Work Produced by Faith
Labor prompted by love and endurance inspired by hope.
Paul's praise for the faithful Thessalonian church.
The big idea
True faith is always active, working through love and sustained by hope.
Opening scripture
“We remember before our God and Father your work produced by faith, your labor prompted by love, and your endurance inspired by hope.”
What does “Work Produced by Faith” walk through?
Work Produced by Faith
1 Thessalonians 1:3 · KJV
Remembering without ceasing your work of faith, and labour of love, and patience of hope.
In plain English
We remember before our God and Father your work produced by faith, your labor prompted by love, and your endurance inspired by hope.
Living in the Light
This passage from 1 Thessalonians reminds us of our eternal hope and daily calling in Christ. Paul's praise for the faithful Thessalonian church. As we walk in this truth, our hearts are filled with courage and peace.
“True faith is always active, working through love and sustained by hope.”
Pray
Lord Jesus, thank You for the truth of 1 Thessalonians 1:3. Write it upon my heart and let it guide my steps today. Amen.
Write it down
How can you apply 1 Thessalonians 1:3 to your current circumstances?
Go in Faith
May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit today.
Which passages does this journey use?
One passage, drawn from 1 Thessalonians 1:3. Every verse appears here in the King James text with a plain-English line beside it, so you can read it without a commentary open. Allow about 4 minutes for the whole thing, or 4 short sittings.
- 1 Thessalonians 1:3
Read any of these in full on the complete KJV, or look the wording up independently at Blue Letter Bible.
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