Spiritual Fitness:Preparing a People!

2 Thessalonians 1:3 "We are bound to thank God always for you,brethren,as it is meet,because that your faith groweth exceedingly,and the charity of every one of you all toward each other aboundeth";

Saints God is preparing a people for a prepared place,and difficult times for christians are a clear sign God is molding and making us fit for His Kingdom.Suffering is only for a short time,justice is on the way.When Jesus returns,He will be the judge of all who have hurt Christians.Those who refuse to listen to the Gospel and turn to Christ will be separated from God,forever.On the other hand, those who have followed Christ look forward to His appearing and will celebrate the day of his coming.

The Thessalonians had a vigorous life with God.They were spiritually fit because their trust in God grew stronger each day;their love for others increased as time passed;they persevered and trusted God in persecutions.They didn't trouble themselves over those who persecuted them but let God deal with their enemies.Some of their fitness was no doubt due to Pauls continuious prayers that God's power would help them fulfill their good purposes and actions prompted by their faith in God.

How do we become such fit followers of Christ?Well saints it starts with faith,trusting God moment by moment is where it all has to start.Our faith has to be more than" he is" , it has to also include," he will", and "he can", we must trust him to be God in every area of our life.We should ask God to show us how and where we need to Grow in sincerity, and trust that he knows what he is doing.This thing is a inside out thing so we must ask God to change us on the inside,trying to change outward actions won't last.So we must ask God for a new heart, a right heart to do the right things. We must in all things strive for the truth,remain faithful to sound teaching,and setting good examples for others to follow.Saints if I was to follow you ,would you lead me to Jesus?Let us devote ourselves to reading of the scriptures daily,proclaiming the good news at all times and teaching sound doctrine,this will not only keep us fit ,but it will prepare others that are following behind us.Saints it is all right to feel spiritually weak at times but it is not alright not to do something about it.God has given us everything we need to stay spiritually fit,but we often don't avail ourselves to what he provides.Let us quit putting off till tomorrow what God has put on our hearts and minds to do today.Let us get spiritually fit and walk worthy of the name which we lay claim to,that all in darkness might seek the marvelous light.