Today’s Thought “Kudos to You?” G. Ward 2 Thessalonians 1 3 We ought always to give thanks to God for you, brothers and sisters, as is only fitting, because your faith is increasing abundantly, and the love of each and every one of you toward one another grows ever greater. 4 As a result, we ourselves speak proudly of you among the churches of God for your perseverance and faith in the midst of all your persecutions and afflictions which you endure. Remembering the words we read as authored by Holy God, we witness His commendation to the church represented in our theme for their perseverance and while we desire the same, there’s spiritual contingency that demands (particularly when Christ remains the Object of faith) non-compliance unto our pleasure, while insistent to stay under HIS holy tent. Afflictions of sorts will be imposed (even more) upon believers for their appearing foolish through total submission (un-hesitantly and unwavering) to the One and Only Wise Savior and while they (i.e. the world) insist “God gave you a brain, didn’t HE?” Our reply must be disquieted and perfectly overshadowed by Mercy, as it too waited on us (2 Pe.3:9).