In the last phrase of the 3 John, we have this short instruction to greet the friends by name. There is no explanation or further discussion on it. It's just a simple command. I believe there are a number of reasons for this. If we greet our friends by name, it shows that we are interested in them enough to remember their name and take the time to address them by it. Learning and using the names of strangers helps them feel welcome and more at ease. This is something that I struggle with. It seems that I have a difficult time remembering the names of new people. I want to make an effort to do better.
Lord, help me to have a genuine interest in the people I meet. Help me to make the necessary effort to remember their names. Help me to make them feel important. Help me to have a true concern for their welfare and seek their best interest, starting by using their name.
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