Revealed in Blazing Fire

2 Thessalonians is very similar to 1 Thessalonians where the theme is still on the second coming, and the first chapter shows that very evidently. Paul writes this book because the Thessalonians had thought the day of the Lord had come and where terrified, so he wanted to reassure them; he also wanted to strengthen them in the face of persecution, and he wanted to talk to those who have slacked off (since they were thinking they could in the Lord's return).

As mentioned, the first chapter talked about the second coming, and with the Lord's return, we know that he will judge each and everyone of us accordingly. We are reminded that our God is a just God (v.6), that he is fair and right and will not cause any injustice among us. That isn't the only attribute shown, God's majesty is also revealed. Paul writes that the Lord will be revealed in blazing fire with the angels (v.7). The fate of non-believers and believers are also described. Those who choose against Christ will be "punished with everlasting destruction" and will be "shut out from the presence of the Lord" (v.9), while the believers will marvel at his power (v.10). That is only the slightest glimpse of what his return will be like, what life after death will taste like, what life without sin and pain will feel like. I think I myself am excited for when he comes, when he gets rid of this corrupted earth and brings us to a place of happiness, freedom, peace and joy.

verse of the day: 2 Thessalonians 1:11-12

¹¹ With this in mind, we constantly pray for you, that our God may make you worthy of his calling, and that by his power he may bring to fruition your every desire for goodnessand your every deed prompted by faith. ¹² We pray this so that the name of our Lord Jesus may be glorified in you, and you in him, according to the grace of our God and the Lord Jesus Christ.