Realizing the presence, promise, and power of the Kingdom of God.
Realizing the presence, promise, and power of the Kingdom of God.

The Day of the Lord

Living in the Light

In 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11, Paul addresses a concern that lingers in every generation of believers: how to prepare for the return of Christ. The Thessalonian church, worried about being caught unprepared, sought clarity on the timing of the “day of the Lord.” Paul redirects their focus from speculation about timing to the spiritual posture they must maintain. The day of the Lord will come “like a thief in the night” (v. 2), unexpectedly for the world but not for those who live in the light.