Walking in truth

For I rejoiced greatly when brethren came and testified of the truth that is in you, just as you walk in the truth. I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth. - 3 John 1v3-4

How exciting it must have been for John to hear from the brethren that the people he was writing to were continuing to walk in the truth. These folks were like children to him, he loved them deeply. He was concerned for them is every way, but especially about their spiritual condition.

I would have to agree with John, there is no greater joy than to hear that our children, be they our physical children or our spiritual children, are walking in the truth. What a blessing when those that God has allowed us to be involved with continue to do well. Part of that, I am sure, is the joy that God has chosen to use us, sometimes it might even border on pride.

Hopefully though the motivation for the true joy is the honest reflection that walking in the truth is what is best for those we love. Our joy comes in seeing our children prosper, that is just part of our nature. There is nothing wrong with that if our joys comes from seeing them walk in the truth of God’s word.

And it really is a great joy!