THANKFUL THURSDAY WITH JC

Around AD 85-95 the Apostle John wrote a short letter to a man named Gaius. He was most likely a pastor or leader in the early church. In the letter John is giving instructions on on how to treat traveling ministers and missionaries who teach the truth. The letter is in the new testament.

This letter known as III John is near the back of the Bibile. Just go to Revelations and back up to Jude and then to III John. It contains only one chapter but within that chapter is rich wisdom and for me a one of the most profound verses in all of scripture.

John addresses himself as the elderly elder and in verse 2 he writes to Gaius, "Beloved, I pray that in all respects you may prosper and be in good health, just as your soul prospers." (NASB)

As your soul prospers, let us think about........mediate on.......... dwell on these words.

You see, I'm not a learned scholar. But even my simple mind can comprehend that, if one desires to prosper in worldly goods and enjoy good health then, it would be of his/her benefit to concern oneself with the prospering of ones soul.

If we made an effort to spend time in prayer, studying God's word, listening to the wisdom of our truthful elders, would not our souls prosper? If our souls begin to prosper would not everything else fall into its proper place?

Just something to think about over the next few days.

Father.....God.... Holy is Your name. Awesome are Your thoughts and actions toward Your children. Lord, thank You for III John 1:2. Thank You for prospering my soul as I spend time with YOU. Thank You for providing me with my hearts desires and thank You for good health. Father I pray that every reader of this post will prosper and enjoy good health just as their soul prospers. In Jesus' precious, holy, and powerful name I pray. Amen