Looking beyond the Christmas tree (2 & 3 John)

November 12, 2010 mondayswithmaria

As Christians, whether young or old, maturing or seasoned, we must guard ourselves from deception and surround ourselves with those who are true.  John reminds us that, “many deceivers have gone out into the world.” (2 John 7)  Failure to study the Word, engage in regular prayer, and fellowship with godly people leaves us vulnerable to attack.  “Whoever abides in the teaching has both the Father and the Son.” (v. 9)  Like learning a second language, if your faith is not practiced and studied, you are prone to forget most of it rendering it useless in your life.

John encourages us to support godly people spreading the Word.  “You do well to send them on their journey in a manner worthy of God…we ought to support people like these, that we may be fellow workers for the truth.” (3 John 6-8)  In this holiday season, I challenge you to think beyond your Christmas tree and consider giving to Christ’s cause by supporting missionaries through prayer and financial giving.  I would recommend:

            International Mission Board – www.imb.org

            Serving in Mission – http://sim.org

“Beloved, do not imitate evil but imitate good.  Whoever does good is from God; whoever does evil has not seen God.” (3 John 11)

My prayer today:

Lord, thank you for the missionaries serving internationally, particularly in the places that I’m not willing to go.  Lord, please protect them and their message from evil.  Open the hearts of the people as they hear the world of God.  Lord, help me to be effective in sharing the good news in my life.  Amen

Entry Filed under: Giving,Sacrifice

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