I’ve been listening to 1 Thessalonians through 3 John for over a year now as I drive to and from work.  This week as I was listening to 1 Thessalonians I was impressed by the qualities of a genuine shepherd of the Lord Jesus Christ which the apostle Paul exhibited towards the Thessalonians.  I would like to share those verses from 1 Thessalonians and make brief comments.  My heart yearns for such godly leadership within the church.  Praise God, I can trust my faithful Shepherd Jesus Christ to lead with His gentleness and love when there fails to be faithful servants of our Lord.

¹Paul, and Silvanus, and Timotheus, unto the church of the Thessalonians which is in God the Father and in the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ. ²We give thanks to God always…