God's Glory Church

“Brothers… have testified… how you live in the truth.” — 3 John 1:3
When Dr. Lee, my seminary teacher, noticed that Benji, our school janitor, was late for lunch, he discreetly set aside a plate of food for him. While the students and I were chatting, Dr. Lee also discreetly placed the last piece of rice cake on his plate, adding some grated coconut as a tasty condiment. It was one of the many good deeds of the eminent theologian, and I believe that it was another testimony of his faithfulness to God. Twenty years have passed, and his act still fascinates me.

Apostle John had a dear friend who also had a profound influence on many believers. They spoke of Gaius as a man who was faithful to God and His Word, always living in the truth (3 John 1:3). Guy showed hospitality to itinerant preachers of the Gospel, even if they were strangers (v. 5). As a result, John said to him: “They testified to the Church about your love” (v. 6). Guy’s faithfulness to God and other believers in Jesus contributed to the spread of the Gospel.

My teacher’s influence on me and Guy’s influence on believers during his lifetime are powerful reminders of the role of our influence on those around us, and God can use that influence to bring them to Christ. So, let’s live and act in such a way that by our example we help others to live faithfully before God.

How do you know you are in the truth? Why can others learn from your life?
Dear God, I need Your help to be faithful to You and Your truth. Please help me to live in such a way that others also long to be with You.
Author: Karen Huang