Standing Firm In God’s Word
BRD REFLECTION 2026
2 Thessalonians 2 and Psalm 114 (NIV)
(Jeanette Ling from Small Group Ministry)
READ:
2 Thessalonians 2 (NIV)
OBSERVE:
This passage starts off with a brief description of things that will happen before the second coming of Jesus. It warns against being shaken or swayed by what others might say. It mentions a man of lawlessness who will bring destruction and claim to be God, with counterfeit power, signs, and miracles, and who will deceive those who refuse to accept Christ. However, the bottom line is that Jesus will destroy him. Then Paul reminds believers that they have experienced salvation that came through the Holy Spirit and through belief in the truth. What they should do is stand firm and keep a strong grip on the Good News.
APPLY:
This reminds me that I should not focus on the current state of affairs in this world but rather focus on learning God’s Word, which will in turn, provide comfort and strength. A member of my small group recently shared that she encourages her children to memorise God’s Word in the event that we are unable to access our Bibles. These are wise words and a good reminder to hide God’s Word in our hearts, as echoed throughout the Bible.
DO:
Pray and ask God to help me stand firm and hide His Word in my heart.
PRAY:
Dear Father,
Thank You for giving us Your Word and speaking through it. I pray that You will give me a greater hunger to know and understand Your Word and that the Holy Spirit will help me hide it in my heart. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.
