1 Thessalonians 2: 14-20; 3: 1-13
Paul had been forced out of Thessalonica and was deeply sorrowful and very concerned about the state of the young church. He sent Timothy there to get a status report on the church.
Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all ye lands. Serve the LORD with gladness: come before his presence with singing. Know ye that the LORD he is God: it is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture. ~ Psalm 100:1-3