The Upward Look
© Copyright 2008, Max D. Hutto,

“The children of your chosen sister greet you.”
   2 John 13 NASB ©

John concludes this affectionate letter of warning motivated by love with an unusual greeting. The “chosen sister” may either be the actual sister of the elect lady of verse 1 or a sister church depending on how one interprets these references. If one thinks it is a reference to a church, then the children would be the church members. Either way John is extending a greeting from one set of believers to another. It is a worthy principle to show interest, concern and compassion for believers from other churches and communities.

Lord Jesus, I am thankful for the broader sense of Christian family that all believers are brothers and sisters in Christ. Help me to demonstrate Your great love when I meet and greet other believers.

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