This week’s message focuses on Divine Retribution—the truth that God is both loving and
just. While many people equate God’s favor with health and prosperity and His disapproval
with pain and suffering, Scripture paints a very different picture. From Abel to the prophets to
the early church, those who lived faithfully often endured great trials. In 2 Thessalonians
1:1–12, Paul encourages believers who are suffering for their faith, reminding them that God
uses hardship to shape His people and that ultimate justice will be revealed when Christ
returns. Though the world’s rewards are temporary, eternal rest and glory await those who
persevere in faith.
