In his third book, John shares in verses 3 and 4, "It gave me great joy to have some brothers come and tell about your faithfulness to the truth and how you continue to walk in the truth. I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth."
As spiritual parents, it gives Pastor Jim and I great joy when we hear reports of those in our care staying faithful and walking in the truth. Testimonies are so important. Not only are you blessed by what God has done in your life, but we too are blessed as we watch and hear of your growth!
When someone shares how they have overcome fear and have boldly shared their faith in the work place, parental pride just wells up within us.
When the flood waters are trying to overtake you and yet you choose to stand on God's word, what joy floods our spirits.
When persecution comes your way, and praise is heard flowing from your lips, thanksgiving rises from ours.
When you're hurting and the tears are flowing, and your hope in God's word does not cease, we too fall on our faces in gratutude for God's strength and for your growth.
When the sand is visibly sinking all around you and you are seen standing proudly upon the Rock, unshaken, and stable, we rejoice in your victory as it is then that your light is so brightly shining for all to see.
We know what joy fills our hearts as we see and hear how you walk in truth, and we can only imagine what joy fills the heart of Father God. A parent has no greater joy, than to hear that their children are walking in the truth!
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