“Some Christians try to go to heaven alone, in solitude. But believers are not compared to bears or lions or other animals that wander alone. Those who belong to Christ are sheep in this respect, that they love to get together. Sheep go in flocks, and so do God’s people.” —C. H. Spurgeon

Paul’s longing to be with the Thessalonian church is an example for us. Their relationship, their friendship is one that put the beauty of Christian community of display.  

1. Devotion of Christian Community (v.17-18)
2. Motivation for Christian Community (v.19-20)