My Perseverance, God’s Vindication
BRD REFLECTION 2026
2 Thessalonians 1 and Psalm 113 (NIV)
(Chan Kit Kwong for Small Group Ministry)
READ:
2 Thessalonians 1 (NIV)
OBSERVE:
Paul contrasts the fate of persecutors and believers. Those who reject God will face judgement when Jesus returns, while afflicted Christians will receive relief and share in God’s glory. The passage puts the pain of current suffering into perspective within the larger context of Christ’s return, when evil will be judged and God’s people will be vindicated. Paul encourages the church to press on and also notes that the ultimate purpose is not self-glory, but that the name of the Lord Jesus may be glorified.
APPLY:
I am reminded of my small group member who is going through a tough period of waiting for a job. The person and family have just relocated to Singapore and have a real need to see God’s provision come through quickly. I am encouraged that the person is steadfast in coming to church week in and week out and putting God first instead of the need for a job. When we are in need or going through a trial, time seems to be prolonged and we are anxious. The solution to our problems cannot seem to come quickly enough; vindication for our injustice needs to be immediate, and we long to see the perpetrators punished. In this period of waiting, we tend to take matters into our own hands instead of pausing to seek God.
DO:
Pause and seek God. Be reminded of the times He has come through for me. He did not forget what He has promised me or is telling me now in my current situation. If someone has offended me, release it to God. Forgiveness frees me, and I pass that burden and weight of judgement over to God.
PRAY:
Thank You, God, that You are always with me. The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of all the earth. He never grows weak or weary. No one can measure the depths of His understanding. He gives power to the weak and strength to the powerless. Even youths will become weak and tired, and young men will fall into exhaustion. But those who trust in the Lord will find new strength. They will soar high on wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary. They will walk and not faint. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.
