6 But now that Timothy has come to us from you, and has brought us the good news of your faith and love and reported that you always remember us kindly and long to see us, as we long to see you— 7 for this reason, brothers, in all our distress and affliction we have been comforted about you through your faith. 8 For now we live, if you are standing fast in the Lord. 9 For what thanksgiving can we return to God for you, for all the joy that we feel for your sake before our God, 10 as we pray most earnestly night and day that we may see you face to face and supply what is lacking in your faith? 

11 Now may our God and Father himself, and our Lord Jesus, direct our way to you, 12 and may the Lord make you increase and abound in love for one another and for all, as we do for you, 13 so that he may establish your hearts blameless in holiness before our God and Father, at the coming of our Lord Jesus with all his saints. 

 The Holy Bible: English Standard Version. (2016). (1 Th 3:6–13). Wheaton, IL: Crossway Bibles.

Have you considered that your friendships with others can be a lighthouse for their lives? It can point others to the Lord with love and affection or it can bring sadness and heartache. A lighthouse only works well when the light is turned to shine out. If the bulb is turned inward the lighthouse really does not work very well. May the light of Christ shine out of you to encourage others in their faith journey. 

Pastor Aaron Kruse