1 Thessalonians 1:8-10

For from you the message of the Lord has echoed forth not just in Macedonia and Achaia, but in every place reports of your faith in God have spread, so that we do not need to say anything.  For people everywhere report how you welcomed us and how you turned to God from idols to serve the living and true God  and to wait for his Son from heaven, whom he raised from the dead, Jesus our deliverer from the coming wrath.

Paul continues encouragement to the church as Thessalonica, how they are living for God in different areas. People talk about this church, and the church has made some decisions to turn away from idols. This means that the church is made up of people who were, and are, sinners in desperate need of a Savior. These sinners recognize their need and choose to believe upon Jesus Christ. Live in joyful expectation of the glorious return of Jesus. Preserve the message that Jesus came so that sinners (like us) are able to be saved and have a relationship with God. Amen!