"The righteousness of God through faith in Jesus Christ for all who believe. For there is no distinction..." - Romans 3:22

Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. Psalm 23:4

"For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord." - Romans 8:38-39

Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice. 5 Let your reasonableness be known to everyone. The Lord is at hand; 6 do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. 7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. - Philippians 4:4-7

Mark 14:24 "And he said to them, 'This is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many.'"

But we do not want you to be uninformed, brothers, about those who are asleep, that you may not grieve as others do who have no hope. 1 Thess. 4:13

Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.

1 Peter 5:8

Have you ever had the enemy cut up some roads before you? Have you ever had circumstances so chopped up by the enemy that you were stopped from doing what you sincerely felt needed to be done? That’s what happened to Paul. And I’m sure Paul was frustrated about it just like you, and I would be. But today, we can look back and see how God used all that to bring about this epistle that not only addressed the needs in Thessalonica but helps us in our walk as well. Resistance from the enemy is a part of it. Unbroken success is usually not the best indicator of godliness.

On his 2nd missionary journey, Paul had left Philippi and gone to Thessalonica to preach the gospel. His campaign there was very successful. People were getting saved. Great things were happening. A church was being established in a matter of weeks. But all that success was also stirring up opposition and persecution especially from the Jews.