READ 2 Thessalonians 3:16-18

“Now the Lord of peace himself give you peace always by all means.  The Lord be with you all. 17 The salutation of Paul with mine own hand, which is the token in every epistle: so I write. 18 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen.”

In this salutation, Paul is talking about the unseen resources that every Christian has to help him deal with every problem that comes along in life.

1.  Paul speaks to them about the Unseen Resource of God’s Peace.

Paul begins his salutation by asking God to always give them peace in all the varied circumstances of life.  God says you have His peace in everything that comes your way.  In every problem that occurs, in every difficulty that may arise, you can have God's peace.  

2.  Paul speaks to them about the Unseen Resource of God’s Presence.

"The Lord be with you all."  Not only His peace, but His very presence goes with you.  When you go to work, the Lord will go with you.  When you tackle that difficult problem on the job, you have the opportunity to talk to the Lord Jesus Christ himself, who is right there with you, and ask for His wisdom, His strength, and His help.  

3.  Paul closes by talking about the Unseen Resource of God’s Grace.  

We have the Lord's wonderful provision of His grace, His unmerited favor.  To know that whatever comes tomorrow and whatever needs you may have, God's all-sufficient grace will be there to meet that need. 

There is no greater combination in life than to live with God’s peace, His presence, and His grace.  Are we not a blessed people?  Thank you, God, for all that You provide to those who are born again.

Your Friend and HIS,

Pastor Abbott

MEDITATIONS

1.  How many unseen resources can you list in one minute?

2.  Does it surprise you in thinking about what the Lord gives you?

3.  Why do so many people seem to live their lives without God’s peace?

4.  How can you have the greatest sense of God’s presence in your life?