3 John 1 - 10.14.25

SCRIPTURE:   3 John 1:4 - “I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth.”

OBSERVATION:  John, who was one of Jesus’ disciplines, wrote this letter to Gaius, commending him of the faithful way he was walking in the truth.  Some of the believers had gone to John to testify about Gaius’ faithfulness, and being Gaius’ spiritual father, I’m sure it made John bubble up with joy to hear about this great report! John loved Gaius, and because of the great leader that John was, he covered Gaius in prayer.  He prayed for good health and for his soul to get along well.  Gaius used his gift of hospitality to bless the traveling missionaries.  (The ones he didn’t even know).  He welcomed them with open arms into his home. 

APPLICATION:  I can relate with John about that great feeling I get when I hear that my children AND grand-children are walking in faithfulness to the truth!  It attests to the faithfulness of God, that He hears and is answering my prayers.  And, my heart swells with joy when I hear that my past Sunday School students are living for Jesus!  A few of the children I used to teach went on to be missionaries.

How important it is for me to pray for them, asking the Lord to help them continue to walk in God’s truth. 

PRAYER:  I’m so thankful for the mentors and encouragers God has brought in my life, and I’m so grateful for the teachers, Pastors, and for all those who have held me up in prayer throughout the years.  I have been blessed by each and every one of them!  I pray for me, and for all my brothers and sisters in Christ, that we will not only be faithful to walk in God’s truth by applying His Word, but that we will make disciples, be good mentors, faithful prayer warriors, and great encouragers along the way.

- Robin Orefice