We must always thank God for you, brothers and sisters. This is only right, because your faith is growing more and more, and the love that every one of you has for each other is increasing.
Dear Ones: Faith is Growing! As faith grows like a healthy plant its companion love also increases. The Apostle Paul gave abundant thanks for the flourishing faith of the Thessalonian Christians. He made sure to thank the Lord for the love and faithfulness of these brethren. This is a great example for all of us to follow.
In Luke 17:6, “So the Lord said, ‘If you have faith as a mustard seed, you can say to this mulberry tree, ‘Be pulled up by the roots and be planted in the sea,’ and it would obey you.’’” Therefore, we know that faith is a seed that is meant to grow and produce the fruit of great Kingdom works. As it flourishes it acts as a catalyst that causes a Love reaction and response. Just like a natural seed that germinates and brings forth a plant, it must be cared for. It must be given the right environment to grow. The atmosphere of love is necessary for your faith seed to grow strong producing great Kingdom fruit and mighty exploits.
Spring is coming within a few weeks. It is the season of new growth in the natural. Let this season of remembering the death and Resurrection of our King be a time of accelerated faith growth. This is the season of overcoming even as our Lord overcame and prevailed against the forces of darkness.
May you declare, “My faith is growing stronger and stronger.” Let the atmosphere of His love nurture your faith to produce an abundant crop of Kingdom works. You are an overcomer in Him. So, delight yourself on the sweet fruit of His love. I bless you in Jesus’ name.