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Gospel Family Bonds

1 Thessalonians 2:17-20

But, brothers and sisters, when we were orphaned by being separated from you for a short time (in person, not in thought), out of our intense longing we made every effort to see you. For we wanted to come to you – certainly I, Paul, did, again and again – but Satan blocked our way. For what is our hope, our joy, or the crown in which we will glory in the presence of our Lord Jesus when he comes? Is it not you? Indeed, you are our glory and joy. (NIVUK)

This is a heart-warming passage which reminds us that the gospel creates close family bonds. As people receive Christ, they are born again – becoming children of God (John 1:12). Therefore, they are spiritual brothers and sisters to each other (1 Thessalonians 1:4). These are real relationships with genuine desires to see God's blessing come to each other, to support each other in difficulty and a deep longing to be with each other. For Paul, his sudden departure from the new believers in Thessalonica, because of persecution, was a personal bereavement.