In 1 Kings 19, we learn that Elijah tried to find God in the power of strong winds, earthquakes and scorching fire on earth. However, God teaches Elijah to look for His still, small voice in the silence of life. We are to follow this teaching to find life in God's silence.
1 Thessalonians is a letter of thanksgiving and encouragement from Paul, Silas, and Timothy to the church in Thessalonica. They praise the Thessalonians for their faith, love, and hope, evident in their lives despite persecution. The passage highlights the Thessalonians' conversion from idolatry to serving the true God and eagerly anticipating the return of Jesus. This message radiates today as the Christian church remains true to scripture in a changing world.