The Joy of a spiritual Father

“I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth” (3 John 1:4)

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he Joy of a spiritual Father is to see His children walk in truth and put to practice all His teachings. A spiritual Father is likewise similar to an earthly parent who hopes to see His children grow.

John gave His testimony about His brethren; how He is happy to see them grow spiritually. If you have won a soul to the kingdom, you have more roles to play; to mentor and train them to the full stature of a mature Christian. Paul for instance, was focused to mentoring Timothy, Timothy grew and excelled greatly.

As a new convert in Christ, your role is to seek more knowledge from your spiritual father just as Timothy did with Paul; He craved for more knowledge and discipline. A new born in Christ also needs to crave for sincere milk of the word of God and exercise the word by faith.

1peter 2:2 “As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby”  

Dear reader, I trust you have been blessed this morning. As a spiritual father, train and guide your children to grow from a new born in Christ to a giant in Christ.

Conclusion: There is joy for you and even in Heaven when your spiritual children are following the right path of the gospel. Train and guide them to the full stature of a giant in Christ