Sending Faith

The Gift of Faith
Restorative Faith


Joyous Faith

3 John 2-8  The Message

^1-4 The Pastor, to my good friend Gaius: How truly I love you! We’re the best of friends, and I pray for good fortune in everything you do, and for your good health—that your everyday affairs prosper, as well as your soul! I was most happy when some friends arrived and brought the news that you persist in following the way of Truth. Nothing could make me happier than getting reports that my children continue diligently in the way of Truth!

Model the Good

^5-8 Dear friend, when you extend hospitality to Christian brothers and sisters, even when they are strangers, you make the faith visible. They’ve made a full report back to the church here, a message about your love. It’s good work you’re doing, helping these travelers on their way, hospitality worthy of God himself! They set out under the banner of the Name, and get no help from unbelievers. So they deserve any support we can give them. In providing meals and a bed, we become their companions in spreading the Truth.

For Reflection

One cannot hide one's faith, or for that matter, lack of faith.  One's faith is a fundamental guiding influence on what we do.  That principle will always be visible to the discerning person.  Make sure that the prime guiding principle of your life is found in the WAY.

Pray

That you will make every effort to develop a consistent principle of love, justice, forgiveness, and compassion.  Pray so that your relationship with God grows more and more intimate.