Pastor Colin Smith
Now may our Lord Jesus Christ himself, and God our Father, who loved us and gave us eternal comfort and good hope through grace, comfort your hearts and establish them in every good work and word. 2 Thessalonians 2:16-17
Paul moves from teaching to praying. Since all this is true of you-God loves you, chose you, saved you, sanctified you, called you through the gospel, brought you to faith, and destined you to share in Christ's glory-come before him with confidence and receive what you need from him! Pray in the light of the truth, so that you may experience its power.
Notice the direct, personal involvement of Christ: "May our Lord Jesus Christ himself... comfort your hearts..." (2:17). So, when you pray for comfort and strength, remember who you are asking. This Lord Jesus is the one who gives us "eternal comfort and good hope" (2:16). How did he do that? On the cross and through his resurrection.
