2Th 3:5 | MHM | STEP | v. 5 : Paul ends with a short prayer: The Lord direct your hearts into the love of God, and into the patient waiting for Christ (2 Thessalonians 3:5 ). He prays that God will guide their hearts to love Him above everything else, because loving God is the greatest good. He also prays that they will patiently wait for Jesus to return, trusting Him and following His example of patience. This kind of patience is important for every Christian as we look forward to Christ’s coming and as we face challenges for His sake.

‏ 2 Thessalonians 3:5

v. 5: Paul ends with a short prayer: The Lord direct your hearts into the love of God, and into the patient waiting for Christ (2 Thessalonians 3:5 ^a). He prays that God will guide their hearts to love Him above everything else, because loving God is the greatest good. He also prays that they will patiently wait for Jesus to return, trusting Him and following His example of patience. This kind of patience is important for every Christian as we look forward to Christ’s coming and as we face challenges for His sake.