Titus
3:1-2 “Put them in mind . . . showing all meekness unto all men” (KJV).
The
devotion was ‘Our Daily Bread’, “Remind your people to . . . show true humility
to everyone” (NLT). And other
translation: NCV “Remind the believers . . . to be gentle and polite to all
people.”
What
was Paul’s purpose sharing this topic on ‘humility’ with Titus? Paul said “Remind
the believers to yield to the authority of rulers and government leaders, to
obey them, to be ready to do good, to speak no evil about anyone, to live in
peace, and to be gentle and polite to all people” (Titus 3:1-2, NCV).
In
Titus 3:3-9 with NCV, Paul continued to remind the believers. “In the past we
also were foolish. We did not obey, we
were wrong, and we were slaves to many things our bodies wanted and
enjoyed. We spent our lives doing evil
and being jealous. People hated us, and
were hated each other. (Titus 3:3)
“But
when the kindness and love of God our Savior was shown, He saved us because of
His mercy. It was not because of good
deeds we did to be right with Him. He
saved us through the washing that made us new people through the Holy Spirit.
God poured out richly upon us that Holy Spirit through Jesus Christ. Being made
right with God by His grace, we could have the hope of receiving life that
never ends. (Titus 3:4-7)
“This
teaching is true, and I want you to be sure the people understand these things.
Then those who believe in God will be careful to use their lives for doing
good. These things are good and will
help everyone. But stay away from those who have foolish arguments . . .” (Titus
3:8-9)
When
Paul wrote his “papyrus mail” to Titus, to “remind the believers,” Paul had
already written about these things . . . he simply wants to “remind the
believers” the most important things to do so that they wouldn’t forget to show
‘true humility to everyone.’
Dorothy: What does this means to
me? From the TV news media I have seen so much arguments and slandering about
the upcoming election and it seems to create a very tense atmosphere everywhere. Then reading what Paul says about living
under the oppressive Roman rule—“to be subject to rulers and authorities.”
Paul
was saying that it’s important for our lives to show pleasant attitudes; for
doing what is good; for being peaceful and thoughtfulness; and for humility
instead complaining. We could only do
this through the Holy Spirit whom He poured out on us through Jesus Christ who
helped us to have a good influence toward others. That is a very good reminder
we all need today! Thank You, Lord for
reminding us . . .
Song: Until Then
But
until then my heart will go on singing
Until
then with joy I’ll carry on
Until
the day my eyes behold that city
Until
the day God calls me home.
(Inspiring
Choruses)
God bless you today!
Dorothy
No comments:
Post a Comment