do not grow weary in doing good” (3:13). Herein lies the secret of being ready for Christ’s return. If the hope of His arrival stirs up a wholehearted commitment to do good for His sake, we will be ready for Him. We must be busy waiting. 3:3 Although Paul was aware that the Thessalonians might be tempted and prove unfaithful, he was confident that God would establish or strengthen them (2:17; 1 Thess. 3:2, 13). He knew that God would guard or protect them (Phil. 1:6; 1 Thess. 5:24). In the previous