"I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth." 3 John 1:4
We all know the joy of seeing our children walk in the way we taught them and the agony of seeing them stray. The apostle John felt this joy over the progress of His spiritual children in the truth. He also felt the agony of seeing some of them go astray (see verse 9 concerning Diotrephes).
Who are our spiritual children? Who is it that can bring us great joy or deep agony through their faithfulness or lack of it to the truth? May God give us many spiritual children and a commitment to help them progress in the truth.
Also, consider that this verse not only reflects the heart of John for his children but the heart of God for His children. We bring God joy or agony by our walk. May our lives bring Him joy today as we walk in the truth.
Father, keep me in the truth so that my walk may bring You joy today and use me to help others progress in the truth.
I'm praying for you.
Pastor Mark
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Hello Pastor Mark, I would like to give praise to God for the FBC family. I have brought a few families to the attention of our Church and they have shown such christian love. One family in particular started with our outreach Sunday on Sunset Lane. This family is now coming to our Church and all of us together are teaching them the truth of God's word where there is much erronious teaching about Christ. They have become one of our spiritual babes in Christ. Thanks again FBC family. Love in Christ Francie
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