For I rejoiced greatly
when the brothers came and testified to your truth, as indeed you are walking
in the truth.
THE STUDY:
Receiving word from Gaius had
evoked great joy in John. The joy was
first experienced upon the arrival of the
brothers, who came as Gaius’ representatives. This in itself likely pleased
John. Further, the message that Gaius and those with him persistently walk in the truth caused for more celebration.
Their walking probably had in view both their adherence to the ethical truth of
loving and the christological truth of believing.[1]
I find great satisfaction in seeing,
family members, friends, or just people in general “walking in the truth.” In reading this verse I can relate to Johns
statement, “For I rejoice greatly”!
It is a wonderful feeling to know, see or hear about those who are walking in Christ.
WHAT WE CAN WALK
AWAY WITH ….
- We walk away this morning with the understanding that as believers in Christ we will have a natural desire to share our faith with others. In doing this we become spiritually connected and great joy comes as a result. To see someone grow in Christ has a twofold affect: on the person who received and the one who shared this truth.
CONCLUSION:
Some of you will remember the
scene from the movie “A Few Good Men.” The 1992 film stared Tom Cruise as a
rookie military lawyer who has to defend a squad of marines accused of murder.
They claimed they were acting on orders. Jack Nicholson plays a tough guy
marine officer. One climactic scene has Nicholson on the stand being interrogated
by the Cruise character. Cruise is getting nowhere and finally yells, “I want
the truth!” The Jack Nicholson character shouts back. “You can’t handle the
truth!"
We know, as believers, the truth is what will set us free. It is in
this freedom we find our joy. Seeing others find this freedom as well causes us
to rejoice. Let us walk in the truth today!
Blessings my friends
Pastor Rod
[1]
Williamson, R. (2010). 1, 2, & 3
John: A Commentary in the Wesleyan Tradition. New Beacon Bible Commentary
(207). Kansas City, MO: Beacon Hill Press.
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