The apostle John begins the letter of 3 John by saying, “Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers” (3 John 2). With those kind of prayers, do you suppose there might have been some who wished John would quit praying for them if he was going to pray that way?

Just what would happen if our health prospered “as” our soul prospered? Would people suddenly find their aches and pains suddenly gone? Would they find new strength and lift in their step? Or would they suddenly fall ill, maybe even to the point of being on their death bed?

Hmm. “May your health prosper as your soul.” Would you be good with someone praying that prayer for you? Give it some thought.

Steve Higginbotham

Steve Higginbotham