1 Thessalonians 1:8
"For the word of the Lord has sounded forth from you, not only in Macedonia and Achaia, but also in every place your faith toward God has gone forth, so that we have no need to say anything."
The Thessalonian Christians had a pure, simple, wonderful faith in the Lord that others saw and then wanted to have that kind of faith, too. As a result, many people in that city, both Jews and Gentiles, dramatically turned away from worshipping "idols" and placed their faith in the "living and true God."
Part of the "package" received in Christ, is an inner certainty of His return to this earth. Therefore, no matter how bad life may get, we trust in Jesus, the one "who rescues us from the wrath to come."
So, you see, there is a "happy ending" for those who believe in the Lord.
The Truth
“For God has not destined us for wrath, but for obtaining salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ.” (1 Thessalonians 5:9)
