EXAMPLES TO ALL
The city of Thessalonica had a very rich history;
It existed for hundreds of years from antiquity.
It was a Greek city at the start and was prosperous,
Under the Romans, it became a city that was populous.
The Gospel was preached mightily by the Apostle Paul;
Many heard and responded positively to God’s Call.
They left their idolatrous practices for faith in a living God;
Soon, they were persecuted for their faith in the Lord!
Though it was a very young church when Paul was forced out;
They learned lessons of faith that caused them to be stout.
They were unafraid of the suffering they had to encounter;
The living faith in their hearts enabled them not to flounder.
The Thessalonians became examples to many;
They had learned well, and they walked in integrity!
There was no turning back to their old ways of sin;
They were determined that this race they would win!
Inspiration: 1 Thessalonians 1:7
Charles Tan