II John  Verse 3 "Grace, mercy and peace from God the Father and from Jesus Christ, the Father's Son, will be with us in truth and love." 

Truth and love.  We must have both.. through Jesus Christ the "Father's Son."  

John warns us to not stray from either of these central characteristics of our God..  We are to love in truth.. we are to walk in truth.. we are to walk in love. 

The truth is that Jesus Christ came "in the flesh".  He was the Word who became flesh. He is the Son... the Beloved of the Father.  He is the "way.. the truth.. and the life.."   Jesus Christ.. our Lord and Savior.. the King of kings, the Lord of lords.  Let us never be deceived that He is less than what He is.. the Only Begotten of the Father.." He is the radiance of His glory, and the exact representation of His nature, and upholds all things by the word of His power. When He made purification of sins, He sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high;" ( Hebrews 1:3)

By God's grace.. through His mercy on us.. we have a peace that is found no where else.. but in Christ, the Truth.  "Watch out".. John warns his readers.  There are deceivers.  Stay fixed on the foundation that Christ has given us.. for He is the Rock who will never fail us. 

And the truth is.. He has loved us with an everlasting love that will never fail.. and He has given us a command to love one another.  Let us "walk in obedience to His commands." 

Father , enable us to love more. Help us to stay firmly rooted and grounded on the Truth.. on Jesus Christ, Your Beloved Son.  We ask this in His beautiful name.. Amen.