Today's Daily Bread
Godspeed!
In 1962, John Glenn made history as the first American to orbit the
Earth. As the rocket ascended, ground control said, “Godspeed, John
Glenn.” “Godspeed” comes from the expression, “May God prosper you.”
Though we don’t often hear this word today, the apostle John used it
in his second epistle: “If there come any unto you, and bring not this
doctrine, receive him not into your house, neither bid him Godspeed” (2
John 1:10 kjv).
John has been referred to as “the apostle of love,” so why would he
warn believers against pronouncing a blessing on others? Traveling
evangelists were dependent on the hospitality of Christians to provide
them with room and board. John was telling the believers that biblical
truth is important. If itinerant missionaries were not preaching
doctrine consistent with apostolic teaching, believers were not to bless
their work by providing lodging or financial assistance.
This is also true for believers today. We are to treat everyone with
kindness because God is kind to us. But when asked to financially
support an endeavor, it’s important to always ask Him for wisdom. The
Spirit who guides us into truth (John 16:13) will show us when it is
appropriate to bid Godspeed to those we encounter.
Dear Lord, You know my heart. I love You
and want Your kingdom to prosper.
Give me Your wisdom to know where You want
me to take part and how. Thank You.
and want Your kingdom to prosper.
Give me Your wisdom to know where You want
me to take part and how. Thank You.
God’s Spirit through His Word gives wisdom
to discern truth from error.
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