Children walking in truth

Bible Reading: 2 John

2 John 1:4 I rejoiced greatly that I found of thy children walking in truth, as we have received a commandment from the Father.

It is debatable as to whether John was using a metaphor and writing to a church which he calls in this epistle "the elect lady" or whether he was actually writing to a lady that he knew. It really does not change the meaning either way. The point of the letter is two fold. First, John commends her on she and her families walk in the truth. Second, he warns her to look out for false teachers that can lead her astray.

When John had been with some of her children, he found that they were walking in the truth. This was a source of great joy to him. This is what he wanted and had worked toward. This is what the Father wants.

Do your children walk in the truth? If they are still little, can I encourage you to be diligent to pray for them and teach them the truth of Jesus Christ? The Bible gives a wonderful admonition on how to do this in Deuteronomy.

Deuteronomy 6:5-7 And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thine heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy might. 6 And these words, which I command thee this day, shall be in thine heart: 7 And thou shalt teach them diligently unto thy children, and shalt talk of them when thou sittest in thine house, and when thou walkest by the way, and when thou liest down, and when thou risest up.

The commandment we have received of the Father is to walk in the truth. When children do that it means they have been taught from the Holy Scriptures.

2 Timothy 3:15 And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.

If your children are not walking in the truth don't give up on them! It is never too late. If you are not directly responsible for their teaching anymore, then pray for them. Nothing is impossible with God. Continue to walk with Christ and boldly go to the throne of grace in intercession for them.

Handing down the faith to the next generation is very important. Let's be diligent to help young ones to know Jesus and walk with him!

In Christ,
Rody