2 Thessalonians

2 Thessalonians 1:3: We are bound to thank God always for you, brethren, as it is fitting, because your faith grows exceedingly, and the love of every one of you all abounds toward each other,

What higher form of thanks is there than to praise our God for the love that He causes to dwell and flourish among His children! How marvelous it is! May God spur our own spirits to love and good deeds through His Son Jesus Christ.

2 Thessalonians 1^a is a chapter of praise, rejoicing in the good God has done among His elect and bringing to mind the righteous judgment God will enact upon the whole Earth--both upon those who despise Him and those who are covered by the blood of Christ, justice for the punishment of sin and justice for the purity of righteousness, fire to the former and endless joy to the latter. "It is good to give thanks to the Lord, and to sing praises to Your name, O Most High. . . ." (Psalm 92.1)

^a = 2 Thessalonians 1: http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2%20Thessalonians%201;&version=50.