OUR ‘ONLY’ and ‘SURE’ HOPE
June 7, 2022PEOPLE, PLACES and PRINCIPLES
June 9, 2022The Apostle John writes his third epistle to one man called Gaius. The manner in which John addresses this man speaks a lot about the place Gaius holds in his heart – “1 The elder unto the wellbeloved Gaius, whom I love in the truth.
Then John expresses his wish and his prayer for this Christian man – 2 Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth. Please note – the spiritual prosperity takes precedence and priority over material and physical prosperity. A mark of true faith.
In verse three, John gives the reason for such a wholesome wish and prayer – affirming the supremacy of the spiritual matters over every other thing.
“3 For I rejoiced greatly, when the brethren came and testified of the truth that is in thee, even as thou walkest in the truth.
4 I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth.
5 Beloved, thou doest faithfully whatsoever thou doest to the brethren, and to strangers;” – 3 John 1-5
May the LORD help and bless us, to pursue spiritual health of our souls, and passionately seek the Saviour to help us be a true Christian for His glory, and for the blessing of His people. Even so be it.
