John demonstrates love by checking on his friends. 1st, 2nd and 3rd John are written to churches and friends that were dear to him. He doesn’t mention names maybe apart from Gaius in 3 John verse 1 and Demetrius in verse 12. He blesses them and wishes them well – verse 2 and 2 John verse 1-3. He longs to visit them too – 2 John 12 and 3 John 13. May we exemplify some of these positive traits and build lasting relationships that bring is such joy.