In 1 Thessalonians, Paul writes to his friends in Thessalonica, acknowledging their shared suffering and celebrating their resilient faith. Even through persecution, they’ve embraced God’s word as truth and trusted in His timing. In this, Paul reminds us that even in our hardest moments, we’re not alone—Jesus knows our pain and offers a way forward. He invites us to let go of resentment, releasing judgment to Him, the only true judge, and to find freedom through forgiveness. May we let this message into our own hearts, allowing Christ’s love to shape us and deepen our purpose to impact others, just as He has unconditionally loved and forgiven each of us.
Pastor Andy Rock is the Senior Pastor of Coastal Community Church. It’s located in Grover Beach, CA, and serves communities across the central coast.
Join us online each week on Sunday morning at 9am for our weekly live stream. We also have two in-person services at 9am and 10:40am in our sanctuary.
Coastal Community Church is located at 1830 Farroll Road, Grover Beach, CA 93420.
For more information, visit our website: https://www.mycoastal.org
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