Daily Devotions

3 John, verse 2 contains a rather revealing concept. This is what verse 2 says, “Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prosperity.”
As I was studying this verse, the concept that caught my attention was this: “prospering in all things as your soul prospers.”
I began to wonder what it would be like if one Sunday everyone arrived at church in the same physical condition their souls were in. That is, our outward manifestation of “prosperity” would be in direct correlation to the prosperity of our souls. It might be a very interesting sight, I’m sure!
How would YOU arrive if that happened? In a wheelchair? On crutches? Would you need assistance getting in the door? Or would you arrive in fine shape, physically fit because your soul was in such fine condition? John knew that Gaius was a godly man, so he didn’t hesitate to pray that he prospered in all things in the same way his soul prospered.
If the church is going to accomplish all it’s supposed to, we need many more vigorous workers than we have now. We need people who are willing, like Gaius, to play a supporting role, empowering others in their spiritual walk. The Bible promises spiritual blessings for those willing to works in such a way.
Are YOU one of those willing workers?
I repeat John words, “Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.”