Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth. For I rejoiced greatly, when the brethren came and testified of the truth that is in thee, even as thou walkest in the truth. I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth. 3 John 1:2-4
If you could be granted one wish, what would it be? Many people would wish for large sums of money, they would wish to be famous, some would wish for possessions , like a new house or car. But if you really ponder and think about the big picture from an eternal perspective, our wish should be that everyone comes to Christ!
Notice what the Apostle John says “I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth” There is nothing that can give the Apostle more joy than to see his people, not only become saved in Christ, but that they remain abiding in Christ. This is the heart and love we should have for people, especially our people, the Church. It’s agonizing to know and think, that there will be some who will reject Christ and live in eternal damnation. Not a thought we want to think about, but it’s a grim reality.
So what can we do? We can make a difference, God has called us to preach the gospel to everyone (Matthew 28:19) God has called us to be leaders in our Church (Ephesians 4:11) and our families (1 Timothy 3:4-5), God has equipped us with the Holy Spirit (Romans 8:11) and the Word of God (2 Timothy 3:16). But how many of us have neglected our calling? How many people rather pursue after worldly lusts than to care for the flock?
The heart of the Church needs a heart of Christ! We can’t expect the Church to grow and thrive , if we don’t care about people’s souls. We care alot about budgets and statistics, but do we care about the people outside on the street? Think about the Apostle Paul, how he grieved over the Jewish people, he said” For I could wish that I myself were accursed from Christ for my brethren” (Romans 9:3) The Apostle Paul was willing to give up his salvation, if that meant Israel would become saved
And of course remember brethren our Lord Jesus Christ, who demonstrated His love towards us, that he willingly laid down his life, and died on the cross for our sins! There is no greater love than what Christ demonstrated to us! So our question or challenge today is, do you have a heart for people? Do you lament over the souls of people? And what are you doing about it?
There is no greater joy than to see God’s children walking in the truth, abiding in Christ, being sanctified by the Holy Spirit, Amen!
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