Titus 1 and Titus 2
They say that large things come in small packages. Well the Book of Titus 1 and the Book of Titus 2 and not very long, however they are packed with powerful words on what a Christian called to serve looks like and acts like !
I want to be your hands , I want to be your feet.
What does it look like to serve a loving God ? What does suffering for Him mean ? Why do so many terrible things happen to good people ? I know everyone has wondered this at some time or another .
Have you ever blamed God for letting you down ?
We all have questions and seek answers, we all at certain points in life feel that God has forsaken us and that the situation or circumstance that we are facing is hopeless. My friend, a explanation is available to us it has all been written. Due to dis-obedience and self seeking desires we begin to fall away from the truth, the very exact truth that breeds life and sets us free from bondage. God knows the plans that he has for us and we are allowed to stray from them, bringing about spiritual pain, emotional stress, financial ruins, until we have had enough we are not going to seek his face in all our affairs. The bible makes if very clear that the path is very narrow, however the path becomes so wide open when we live in obedience and daily die to the flesh. God wants to bless and praise you, and in return he asks us to go forth and bless and praise the land you posses. ( The land I posses ) WHAT ? Yes, that is correct the land you posses. Were ever you are , what ever you are doing, we are to teach sound doctrine, approved and accepted through our Lord Jesus Christ.
Titus 2:11 -- For the grace of God has appeared that offers salvation to all people. 12 It teaches us to say “No” to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age, 13 while we wait for the blessed hope—the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ, 14 who gave himself for us to redeem us from all wickedness and to purify for himself a people that are his very own, eager to do what is good.
Say what ? Say "NO" to all the things my flesh cries out for. Yes dear brother, SAY NO ! When you are set apart and holy and righteous in His eyes, and walking in His ways, The word NO flows from you lips like water flowing from a faucet. The reason is because in today's society its a YES , society, everyone wants to be accepted not counting the cost ! Not doing the research and aligning it to scripture. Example -- Everyone is doing it, it can't be so bad, or maybe you use the Grace card as a excuse to go forth and just do what ever you want to do, because you are already forgiven in Him. Well my friend , the bible tells us, that it is better for a man to never have had Jesus as his savior, than it is to have had him and to fall away from his Mercy and Grace, it is like crucifying Him all over again, not believing who He said he is. God is not capable of lying. ( for a side note those little white lies that we spread in order to protect or deny the truth, is not little at all, it is dark, and deceitful and detests the Lord. What flows from the lips is what lives in the overflow of the heart . Honesty is always best, the truth sets captives free.
We have a mission field , whatever your doing, wherever you may be at that is your field to share the gospel the unfailing love of Jesus, the redemption and justification that has been given to you, we are to be a light in the dark, and this world is dark, even on its brightest day.
Do not be deceived for everything that God has, and that is all things, the devil has them too, after all he was cast out because of his arrogance, beauty and disobedience . However their are 2/3 of angels working on your behalf and they are ever present in the time of trouble.
As a people, we have to learn how to praise His holy name in all things. Well my friend Just died, Praise God, I broke my foot, Praise God, I just lost my Job Praise God. Praise God in all things and be anxious about nothing this is approved and acceptable worship.
Please take some time today to read, Titus 1 and 2. Do cross reference, and take notes, train your mind to focus on the finished work of Christ.
Titus 2:6 Similarly, encourage the young men to be self-controlled. 7 In everything set them an example by doing what is good. In your teaching show integrity, seriousness 8 and soundness of speech that cannot be condemned, so that those who oppose you may be ashamed because they have nothing bad to say about us.
We are teacher's what are you teaching, do your words match your lifestyle, what you do in private does that match what the public sees. When they look at you , do they see Him, and question , what is different in this person? Why are they happy in the midst of this storm ? Why are they praising God for trouble? The answer is simple , trouble shapes your character, your God character. In order to be like Jesus , we must educate our selves on His character, casting aside our worldly ways and thoughts, actions and detestable ways for self seeking gain.
These are scary times and everyone needs a Savior, a Loving God, A God whom you can trust, A God who has promised to never leave or forsake you, although we have to have a heart condition that praises and believes that he is the resurrected Lord. He came , He died, He rose again, and He is the living Water, the very breath of life.
He has called us to serve, given to each of us a talent and a gift , so many have know idea what that talent is , that gift. Well if your compassionate, that is your talent, if your blessed with words, that is your talent. It is simple to learn, God gives wisdom to those who seek his heart and seek his face. He shows himself in miracles, signs and wonders. He is the supernatural, He is the Power source that we lack , He is the alpha and the omega. He is the one who created all things. Learn to depend on his Power and not self-seeking power, Set apart from Jesus we can do nothing that lasts. Nothing. When our seeds are planted in healthy soil, we reap a harvest fit for a king. Fit for a king because he wants us to have all his promises and all his blessing, On earth and in heaven. Learn to pray, and pray out loud, learn to praise , and praise out loud, Learn to sing, Joy will come into your heart. There is NO other name. The power is in the blood, the blood of Jesus, he bore your sin, so that you can walk blameless , forgiven, holding your head high, then sharing His love, and being called to reach the lost, the broken, the adulterer, the drunkard, the lazy , the greedy, there are seven deadly sins. Learn about them. What starts in the darkness, breeds in the emptiness , what shines in the light dies to the love of Christ. Character, learn his Character, then walk in faith, faith is an action word. Faith without works is dead. The Lord can and will break every chain. Please listen to the song below. Listen with an open heart, pray that Jesus uses this song to empty you of self.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-pD2zIuiC2g
Please we are a dying breed, living for self, self seeking, we are not allowed to have things our way and his way, its his way or its spiritual death. Pray , repent, and walk from faith to faith and glory to glory. He is the way , the truth, and the life. Touch someone today, that is unlovable , we are all unlovable , but because He came we are loved and we are a love worth living for, through Him
Written from my heart to yours.
Pamela Joy Benigno
11/5/13
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