"You will be without fault before our God and Father when our Lord Jesus appears with all his holy people," 1 Thessalonians 3:13.
This is a prayer. A prayer about God's promise and our hope. So: who'll be without fault? Jesus' people. And who counts them blameless? God. Our God and Father. How did Jesus' people get blameless? Their Lord (Jesus) made them grow and overflow with love for each other - in fact, grow with love for everyone! Their Lord (Jesus) presented them holy to God. When? Well, it's a future moment - remember, this is a prayer. He would establish their hearts in holiness when Jesus will appear with all his other saints. The promise: Jesus will appear, and every eye will see him. Our salvation hope.
When we talk with a brother or sister today, we encourage one another to grow in Jesus' holiness. And, together, with thanksgiving, we set our eyes upward in the hope of his appearing.
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