In the brief but powerful letter of 3 John, the Apostle John commends a man named Gaius—not for preaching or miracles, but for his faithfulness to the truth and his hospitality toward traveling missionaries. “Beloved, thou doest faithfully whatsoever thou doest to the brethren, and to strangers… We therefore ought to receive such, that we might be fellowhelpers to the truth” (3 John 1:5, 8).

Gaius wasn't in the spotlight. He wasn’t an apostle or prophet. But he played a vital role in the advancement of the gospel by caring for those who were. He welcomed them, provided for them, and encouraged them—becoming a quiet but powerful force in kingdom work. His life showed that faithfulness to God is often revealed in faithfulness to His people.

John praised Gaius not only for his generosity, but for his integrity. He “walked in the truth,” living a life consistent with the gospel he believed. In an age of compromise, Gaius stood firm, living out his faith through both conviction and compassion.

You may never travel the world or preach from a pulpit—but you can be like Gaius. You can support missionaries, uplift those on the front lines, and walk faithfully in the truth each day. Never underestimate the power of a life lived for others and anchored in the gospel.