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III John 4 (NIV)
I have no greater joy than to
hear that my children are walking in the truth.
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| The first church flourished and grew simply through intentional relationships, clear presentation of the facts about Jesus, and the witness of transformed lives.* |
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I
took my children to church. Sent them to Christian camp. Prayed with them. Exposed
them to Christian people. Encouraged them in their faith. Tried to be a good
role model. But after all of that, it was still up to them to choose to walk
with the Lord. What a joy it is when our children begin to walk in their own
faith!
It
is also a delight to watch your “spiritual children” grow in the Lord. The word
translated in this verse as greater is a “double comparative.” John is saying
that hearing about his “children” walking in faith is somewhere between greater
and greatest – betterer, if you will. Have you ever had the privilege of
mentoring a brother or sister in the faith? Youth ministers and children’s
ministers have the unique joy of participating in the spiritual growth of many
young lives.
If you wish to experience the joy spoken of here, you
must be willing to become a “spiritual parent.” What can you do to prepare
yourself to disciple a spiritual child in the faith?
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| God wants you to step up to new opportunities to use the lessons you have learned and the talent He has given you.* |
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