Heralds Digest

  “ Now may our Lord Jesus Christ Himself, and our God and Father, who has loved us and given us everlasting consolation and good hope by grace, comfort your hearts and establish you in every good word and work.” II Thessalonians 2 : 16 - 17 NKJV Considering the reality of an exchange of good hope by grace, life is filled with bad and unstable hope by race. As long as homes, life’s projects, institutions and societies are governed by unstable economics, insecure borders, and fragile health systems, hope in human abilities is bound to be equally shaky. How can the human hearts survive the threat in a race confronted by a system of conspiracy, corruption, and conflagration? While the Thessalonians have their own share of wicked confrontations and challenges, Apostle Paul’s prayer was focussed on divine intervention for good hopeful hearts. With the grace of God in the heart, there is no disturbance by the activities and actions of the enemies. For the counsels of the Lord are est...

  “Therefore, brethren, stand fast and hold the traditions which you were taught, whether by word or our epistle.” ‭‭II Thessalonians‬ ‭2:15‬ ‭NKJV‬‬ Standing fast has nothing to do with fast tracking. If anything, it takes even the opposite of a fast track to stand against the deception of the enemy in our fast-paced world. That is, “ …be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord …(1 Corinthians 15:58)” is the best expression for ‘stand fast’. The tradition of the enemy’s deception is always wrapped in the option of taking the fast track to acquire the things of this world, like pleasure, promotion, prosperity, etc; but believers are taught to be patient and remain focussed on the promises of the Lord. Oftentimes, the promises of the Lord appear remote and unattainable. At such vulnerable moments in a believer's ministry, career, and family life, it is always easy to replace ‘stand fast’ with fast track. But those who have learned the secret of waiting upon ...

  “ Therefore, brethren, stand fast and hold the traditions which you were taught, whether by word or our epistle. ” ‭‭II Thessalonians‬ ‭2:15‬ ‭NKJV‬‬ While everyone is familiar with the relevance of solid foundation for all standing edifice, accurate evaluation of the risk of compromise depends on the competence of the designers. Any freelance designer can erect an attractive edifice, until the structure is tested by the forces of nature. When the promises of God in the life of believers are bombarded with the reality of devastation and destruction, every wind of doctrines often provide some standing, creating the crisis of faith in the heart. Whereas, the word of GOD is settled in heaven; and offers the solid standing against above the storms of life. Whether in regards to the handling of personal conflict, the confusion in social relationships, and the misunderstanding about the perplexing end time events, the admonition of the scriptures remains ‘stand fast and hold the tradit...