When they arrived, they called the church together and related all that God had done with them, and how He had opened a door of faith for the Gentiles. Acts 14:27 NRSV.

Show mercy and kindness to one another. Zechariah 7:9.

Our next chapter, 3 John, a letter written by John the Apostle to a person named Gaius. The elder to the beloved Gaius, whom I love in truth. Beloved, I pray that in all respects you may prosper and be in good health, just as your soul prospers. For I was very glad when brethren came and testified to your truth, that is, how you are walking in truth. I have no greater joy than this, to hear of my children walking in the truth. Beloved, you are acting faithfully in whatever you accomplish for the brethren, and especially when they are strangers; and they have testified to your love before the church. You will do well to send them on their way in a manner worthy of God. For they went out for the sake of the Name, accepting nothing from the Gentiles. Therefore we ought to support such men, so that we may be fellow workers with the truth. I wrote something to the church; but Diotrephes, who loves to be first among them, does not accept what we say. For this reason, if I come, I will call attention to his deeds which he does, unjustly accusing us with wicked words; and not satisfied with this, he himself does not receive the brethren, either, and he forbids those who desire to do so and puts them out of the church. Beloved, do not imitate what is evil, but what is good. The one who does good is of God; the one who does evil has not seen God. Demetrius has received a good testimony from everyone, and from the truth itself; and we add our testimony, and you know that our testimony is true. I had many things to write to you, but I am not willing to write them to you with pen and ink; but I hope to see you shortly, and we will speak face to face. Peace be to you. The friends greet you. Greet the friends by name.

We have all of us lived long enough in this life to see the injustices that bring great harm. We have seen the proliferation of crimes growing in scope and reach. We have seen the suffering inflicted upon people weaker by those in power. Living in our country, we have hope. How many long for hope who live in restrictive societies where the love and the truth of God are unknown? This Diotrephes is but one example of so many persons and nations who are intolerant and unbending of rules them impose. Beloved do not imitate what is evil but what is good. The one who does good is of God, the one who does evil has not seen God. The truth that Creator God – Father, Son, Spirit, brings to our hearts and minds enables us to breathe! Every correction for good is preparing us for life with Him now and into eternity. With Him is love most of all – and truth and joy and hope. Know the truth of the good that is and will be with God as we walk with Him. We can know that blessing now and with Him breathe trusting Him for all that is needed. Our part now? Show mercy and kindness to one another. That that needed to be said shows how much we need God! Trust Him that for every healing needed within us – is the healing love and truth needed for all. When they arrived, they called the church together and related all that God had done with them…and how He had opened a door of faith for the Gentiles. A door of faith God opens! That is God’s work and desire and it is so Good!