The world is full of people pursuing joy. Social media will tell you all sorts of possible solutions. Some of them may be authentic, others not so much. It's easy to get carried away with the promises people make and the lifestyles they portray -- many have captured the art of making luxury seem accessible, when in reality there's a complex machine that you don't see, but they create an image that others pursue, selling a dream.
What I love about this letter is that the author finds great joy in the news of a people living in faith. He takes joy in the success and faithfulness of others. Their success brings him no greater joy, he writes.
May we tell the success stories of one another in the church, and may we rejoice when we hear of others who hold fast to the truth. May we find joy in the faithful integrity of our brothers and sisters in Christ, and may that joy sustain us.
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