3 John 12 "Demetrius is well spoken of by everyone--and even by the truth itself. We also speak well of him, and you know that our testimony is true."
Lord, what a contrast this is between Diotrephes and Demetrius! One is prideful, arrogant, hateful liar, and an enemy of and drives people away from You and Your church. The other is well spoken of even by the truth, so must be a humble loving servant who brings people to You.
Lord, I know which one I would like to emulate, and in order to do that, I must die daily to my SELF and let You be preeminent on the throne of my life. I know there have been days when I have arrogantly shoved You off and have hopped up on that throne. Lord, I humbly ask You to forgive me for those times. If I was actually able to SEE You there, I know I would never even try to shove You off or demand that You leave so I could sit there myself. Therein lies my task...I must check moment to moment to see just who is sitting on my throne. In order for You to be there consistantly, I must have Your mind and heart. Then and only then, will I be more like Gaius and Demetrius and most importantly YOU! Help me with my "I-sight", Lord, I beg of You.
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