Paul is clear that the church in Thessalonica has been firmly established through authentic godly ministry and that has not only begun well but also continues to stand. He overflows with thankfulness to God for these things. But what is required for a church that has begun so well? Paul’s prayer, which stands at the centre point of the letter, spells out the next steps.
Growing
1 Thessalonians 3:11-13
11 Now may our God and Father himself, and our Lord Jesus, direct our way to you, 12 and may the Lord make you increase and abound in love for one another and for all, as we do for you, 13 so that he may establish your hearts blameless in holiness before our God and Father, at the coming of our Lord Jesus with all his saints.

