April 14th, Tuesday: Titus 1- 2

Titus 1

Titus wanted another assignment from Paul because he was having a hard time ministering in Crete.

When you feel like quiting, follow the counsel Paul gave to Titus.

Focus on the privileges of ministry.

God declares His truth through dedicated people.

And it is a joy to share the Word with others.

The angels in heaven love to change places with us.

So we should never cease to marvel that God would use us.

Obey the Word.

Sometimes there are problems because unqualified people get into places of leadership.

Or because of places of leadership have not been filled.

The Greek word translated 'set in order' is a medical term that means to set a broken bone.

Well, the church body suffers when we avoid facing and solving serious problems.

And finally, face the enemy.

Perhaps like Timothy, Titus was too timid to confront the enemy.

But it had to be done.

Sound doctrine means healthy doctrine – teaching that contributes to the spiritual health of the church.

Just as a physician must attack infection and disease, so local church leaders must attack false doctrine

Titus 2

Living.

Whether we're young or old, married or single, we are all needed in the local church.

And God has a job for us to do.

One test is spiritual fellowship.

It is the ability to accept and minister to a variety of people.

How we live either blasphemes the Word, or beautifies.

And those who minister should set the example.

Learning.

God's grace not only save us but also teaches us how to live the Christian life.

Those who use God's grace as an excuse for sin have never experienced its saving power.

The same grace that redeems us also renews us – so that we want to obey His Word.

Looking.

What starts with grace will lead to glory.

The return of Jesus Christ to His people is more than a blessed hope.

It is a joyful hope.

It is a unifying hope and a living hope.

And it is a stabilizing hope.

And also a purifying hope.

G. Campbell Morgan wrote, 'I never begin my work in the morning without thinking that perhaps he may interrupt my work and begin His own. I'm not looking for death, I'm looking for Him.'