Thankful for your friends? I am.
Think about this…and meditate on it today.
Dear friend, I hope all is well with you and
that you are as healthy in body as you are strong in spirit. 3 John 1:2
This epistle was written by John to a young
Christian named Gaius. Paul, Peter and John, usually address their letters to
their friends or particular churches expressing their love and respect for
them. Different translations give us Dear
friend…beloved…my little children....
Three John ends as it began…addressing
friends—passing on greetings.
Peace be with you. Your friends here
send you their greetings. Please give my personal greetings to each of our friends
there. 3 John 1:15
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| Self portrait by Amelia.. Greet your friends with a smile. |
Friends greeting friends. It was important
then…and it is just as important now to greet fellow Christians. Warm greetings
make a person feel welcome and even loved. Love is a basic human emotion that
is life giving. Once again I think of the study done for several months with
new born infants—some of whom were carried around continually and others that
were left untouched in their cribs. The untouched ones failed to strive and
even to survive. Touch is important…as is personal recognition. Greet the friends by name. 3 John 1:14.
People like to hear their name—like to be addressed personally. Using a
person’s name tells them that you remember them, care about them and show
respect for them. Just think how you feel when someone doesn’t remember your
name…or even worse, calls you by the wrong name! My mother used to call my
sister and I by each other’s name…and then Mom would use her sister’s name when
she was really frustrated. Has that ever happened to you? I had a friend years
ago who had seven children—four boys and three girls. She had the girls trained
to do whatever chore she asked when she said, “Mary, would you please….” They
all answered to “Mary” which was a wonderful thing for my friend…and whichever
girl was in the room…or closest would respond to the request.
Dear friend, I hope all is well with you and
that you are as healthy in body as you are strong in spirit. 3 John 1:2
Dear friend—as you read this I do hope and
trust that everything is going well for you—that you and your family are
healthy. Good health…being healthy…is so important for success in our jobs and
relationships. Being spiritual healthy is essential in maintaining a good
relationship with God…and with your neighbor. How is your spiritual health?
Prayer
~ Heavenly Father, we praise You for Your glorious plan of redemption and
salvation. We look forward to our resurrection…to be like Jesus. Thank You for
calling each of us by our names.
Daily
Bible Reading: Matthew 28; Mark 16
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