“Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth. For I rejoiced greatly, when the brethren came and testified of the truth that is in thee, even as thou walkest in the truth.”
3 John 1:2-3 KJV
John the disciple writes to his beloved friend Gaius saying that he prays that Gaius prosper in every way and that he is continually enjoying good health, just as his soul is prospering. John says that he was filled with joy and delight when the brothers arrived and informed him of Gaius’s faithfulness to the truth and how he lived continually in the truth of Christ. John prays that Gaius’s physical health would match his spiritual health. God wants us to flourish physically (He has given our bodies an immune system) and in our soul (emotional and mental well-being). God wants us to thrive in every area regardless! Let’s pray in this selfless way for others and not for only ourselves. Naaman the commander of the Syrian army had leprosy, and when he had brought a maid from Israel as captive, she told him of the prophet Elisha in Samaria who could pray to Yahweh for healing. That was selfless of the young captive maid. We have Yahweh Jesus in us today so let’s pray selfless prayers for others. This is the way to live continually in the truth of Christ! Amen!
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