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Worth the Wait Bible in a Year : Isaiah 41–42; 1 Thessalonians 1 We eagerly await a Savior. Philippians 3:20 1 Thessalonians 1:1– Outside the Shibuya train station in Tokyo is a statue commemorating an Akita named Hachiko. Hachiko is remembered for unusual faithfulness to his owner, a university professor commuted from the station daily. The accompanied him on his walk there in the morning and came back to meet him every afternoon just as his train arrived. One day the professor didn’t return to the station; sadly, he’d died at work. But for the rest of his life—more than nine years—Hachiko showed up at the time as the afternoon train. Day after day, regardless of weather, the waited faithfully for his master’s return. Paul commended the Thessalonians for their faithfulness, citing their “work produced by faith,” “labor prompted by love,” and “endurance inspired by hope in our Lord Jesus Christ” (1 Thessalonians 1:3). Despite harsh opposition, they left their old ways “to serve the living and true God, and to wait for his from heaven” (vv. 9–). These early believers’ vital hope in their Savior and His love for them inspired them to see beyond their difficulties and to share their faith enthusiastically. They were assured there was nothing better than living for Jesus. How good it is to know that the Holy Spirit emboldened them (v. 5) still empowers us today to faithfully serve Jesus as we await His return. Reflect & Pray What do you look forward to most about being with Jesus? How are you sharing your hope in Him? Jesus, help me take heart and wait for You. 
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I think the song, "I Can Only Imagine" by Mercy Me sums up my feelings pretty well. Be a prism, spreading God's light and love, not a mirror reflecting the world's hatred.
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