THE THIRD EPISTLE OF JOHN

I am just posting what I feel like posting, so not the entire chapter, if you want to read it, just go read it ;)


3 For I rejoiced greatly, when the brethren came and testified of the truth that is in thee, even as thou walkest in the truth.
4 I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth.
5 Beloved, thou doest faithfully whatsoever thou doest to the brethren, and to strangers;

It's neat that this tested up for me to read because over the weekend I really noticed the three things that Satan keeps beating me down about, and being a good mom is one of them. Sometimes I feel like a really bad one. I like that this says the greatest joy is to see your kids walk in truth. That is the goal to shoot for. It's kind of sad to think about the parents who have kids who don't make good choices, there must be sorrow there and not joy. Unless the parents have evolved enough to not be judgmental.

11 Beloved, follow not that which is evil, but that which is good. He that doeth good is of God: but he that doeth evil hath not seen God.

12 Demetrius hath good report of all men, and of the truth itself: yea, and we also bear record; and ye know that our record is true.

I like this because it's about keeping a record, and that is what I am doing with scripture. I am trying to learn by writing my thoughts and feelings about what I read. It's just fitting that this is the first one I read.

13 I had many things to write, but I will not with ink and pen write unto thee:
14 But I trust I shall shortly see thee, and we shall speak face to face. Peace be to thee. Our friends salute thee. Greet the friends by name.

This is interesting because it sounds like me. I go on and on while talking, writing, whatever. I would rather do it face to face, but if I can't, I can write some LOOOOOONG emails. I like the last sentence too, Greet the friends by name. It's just nice.