Hindered but not Hopeless - 1 Thessalonians 2: 17-20

Paul desired to be with the church at Thessalonica, but he was hindered in his desire. What a challenge that presents to us. We are under the assumption that everything must be perfect to serve the Lord. We are quick to get our feelings hurt and abandon the cause. Paul had been forced out of Thessalonica and yet he sought to encourage them in the faith.