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July 14, 2026 (Gregorian calendar/7th month/Day 194)
Tuesday, 7 Hamle 2018 (Ethiopian calendar/11th month)
Ḏabaḥ (Zabah) בח 21 (Enochian calendar/4th month/Offering of produce)
27 Sol, 2026 (International Fixed calendar)
Cosmic Moon 13, Kali 18 (13 Moon calendar/New Moon)
~ Cosmic Turtle Moon of Presence, June 27th – July 24th
Holly Moon: July 8 – August 4 (Celtic 13 Month Tree calendar/8th month)
Month of the Ripe Corn Moon…Gu ye quo ni (Cherokee Moon)
canpasapa wi…moon when the chokecherries are black (Lakota Moon)
13.0.13.13.13 4 Ben 6 Xul (Mayan Long Count calendar)
international town criers day, shark awareness day

1 Thessalonians 5:11
(Wycliffe 1382 Bible)
For which thing comforte ye togidere, and edefie ye ech other, as ye doon.

translation:

For which thing comfort ye together, and edify ye each other, as ye do.

summary:

God’s plan is rescue, not judgment, “through our Lord Jesus Christ, who died for us”. Therefore, believers encourage and build up one another.

verses 9-10 for context:
For God has not appointed us to suffer wrath, but to obtain salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ. 10 He died for us so that, whether we are awake or asleep, we may live together with Him.

Historical Setting: Life in Thessalonica
• Thessalonica was a bustling seaport and the capital of Macedonia. Roman roads, a large harbor, and a mixed population made it a strategic place for the good news to spread (Acts 17:1-9).
• The church was young—perhaps only months old—yet already facing pressure from both civic leaders and neighbors. Paul’s words steady them under that strain.

Encouragement and Edification
Therefore encourage and build one another up, just as you are already doing (1 Thessalonians 5:11). The community of believers is to support and strengthen each other.

Practical Applications:
Live Expectantly
Cultivate a lifestyle that reflects readiness for Christ’s return, prioritizing spiritual growth and holiness.

Stay Spiritually Awake
Engage in regular prayer, Bible study, and fellowship to maintain spiritual alertness.

Practice Faith, Love, and Hope
Actively demonstrate faith through trust in God, love through service to others, and hope through a confident expectation of salvation.

Encourage Others
Be intentional in offering words of encouragement and support to fellow believers, fostering a community of mutual edification.

In 1 Thessalonians 5, Apostle Paul provides guidance to the Thessalonian church on living in expectation of the “Day of the Lord”. Paul underscores the importance of readiness, vigilance, and living a life reflective of Christian values, even as the world is shrouded in darkness. Paul emphasizes love, respect, joy, prayer, and gratitude as essential Christian behaviors, illuminating how believers can navigate their day-to-day life, particularly in challenging times.
(Bible Hub)

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