Greatly Enlarged Faith

2 Thessalonians 1:3,4


We ought always to give thanks to God for you, brethren, as is only fitting, because your faith is greatly enlarged, and the love of each one of you toward one another grows ever greater;
therefore, we ourselves speak proudly of you among the churches of God for your perseverance and faith in the midst of all your persecutions and afflictions which you endure.

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Perseverance and endurance in the midst of all my
persecutions and afflictions produces edification to others around me. This may
be an involved and a drawn-out process but once I reach the point of God's
approval, then I will experience my faith enlarging greatly and my
love for others grow deeper and greater. That's when God's image begins
to show in my life; and others will be encouraged and edified from it.

It's time to list out my "persecutions and afflictions" and commit to God that
I will persevere and endure until the end where my faith is greatly enlarged.