Read
Titus 1-2
In your journal, write down the things that stick out to you from today’s Bible reading. Respond to what God shows you as you feel led (confession, thanksgiving, etc.)
In your journal, write down the things that stick out to you from today’s Bible reading. Respond to what God shows you as you feel led (confession, thanksgiving, etc.)
Paul wrote this letter
to Titus, who was given the task of assigning overseers to the churches in
Crete. One of the principles reflected in this letter is the importance of
trusting our leaders. Titus had a vital job, for which he inevitably would have
faced opposition. He could have used his own ideas to select church leaders.
However, Paul had experience. He knew what signs suggested someone would be a
reliable, godly leader and what characteristics suggested that someone was not
a suitable leader. The principle of learning from those who’ve gone before us
applies to every area of life. God loves us enough that He lets us learn from
others’ experiences rather than forcing us to figure things out on our own. He
truly does desire good things for us.
Prayer
and Meditation
1. Ask the Holy Spirit to
bring to mind somebody who is wiser than you. Ask Him what you can learn from
this person. Ask Him how He desires you to learn from this person (a one-on-one
meeting where you ask them questions, studying their life, etc.).
2. Meditate on 2:11-14,
writing down anything you observe.
3. Pray for the people of
godly wisdom in our world. Ask that God would grant them favour in people’s
eyes. Pray that they would have much influence on others.
