Victoria & Richard Merritt
"Paul, a servant of God and an apostle of Jesus Christ, for the sake of the faith of God's elect and their knowledge of the truth, which accords with godliness, (2) in hope of eternal life, which God who never lies, promised before the ages began [3] and at the proper time manifested in his word through the preaching with which I have been entrusted by he command of God our Savior,- (4) To Titus, my true child in a common faith: Grace and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Savior."
Even though his devotional was on Titus 1: 1, 2, we felt it necessary to include verses 3 and 4. It is clear that Paul's letter to Titus is to reaffirm God's love, grace and peace to all as Titus continues his ministry in Crete. Paul conveys to Titus that his focus is on his (and our) place in God's plan to deliver eternal life. God not only verifies the truthfulness of this promise - the certainty of hope - by sending Christ into the world, but also continues to do so through the preaching entrusted to Paul and the church.
Paul's blessing also reminds the readers that the ministry initiated by God and Christ can be accomplished only by reliance upon them. Human means and strength are insufficient for the task.
Prayer: Dear Father in Heaven, please grant us the wisdom of your word and the willingness to understand and believe that you have a plan for us and if we only believe and trust in you, anything can be accomplished. Amen.
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