Good morning!
Text: Titus; Isaiah 10.
Titus is a tight little letter from Paul to a pastor. It is filled with great truth. Toward the very end, we find this:
And let our people learn to devote themselves to good works, so as to help cases of urgent need, and not be unfruitful. (Titus 3:14)
I am hearing two messages here. First, to be alert and attentive, watching to see “cases of urgent need.” As I contemplate this, I recall the many times I have chosen not to stop and ask a stranded motorist by the side of the road if I might be of help. Have you ever done that sort of thing? Second, I am reminded that the life of the Christian ought to be “fruitful.” For me that means challenging the time I spend on pursuits that are vacant, “unfruitful.” I can think of a few such pursuits in my life. How about you? Before I wallow in guilt, I lift my head up and consider the fact that I have been gifted by God to bring the beautiful fruit of helping others, meeting urgent needs, and serving the Lord for His glory. And so have you.
in Him, Mike