The word prosper has various meanings. According to the Merriam Webster dictionary, prosper means: To succeed; To achieve; To become strong; To flourish. We can succeed in school. We can succeed with a project. We can succeed in business. When one prospers, this means that they have accomplished what they set out to do. The world sees prospering as being able to achieve great riches, great influence, becoming famous, etc. However, the Apostle John saw the act of prospering in a different way. In 3 John 1: 2, he taught that truly prospering in life, requires a strong spiritual connection and relationship with God. As our soul spiritually prospers, it the gives way to success in every area of our lives, and good health to our body and mind. When we prosper in soul, there is no striving to be better than anyone else. You are in sync with God and His will for your life. And, since you are unique, you don’t have to compare yourself to anyone else. The Apostle John prayed that for all of us. I echo that prayer for you today. Beloved, I pray that your soul prosper today, and in that process, I know that you will also prosper in your life, and you will be in good health!
3 John 1: 2 (Amplified) “Beloved, I pray that in every way you may succeed and prosper and be in good health [physically], just as [I know] your soul prospers [spiritually].”
