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Christian Devotional – October 22, 2016
Read Titus chapter 3 VERSE: Titus 3:7–so that, having been justified by his grace, we might become heirs having the hope of eternal life. TRUTH: Heirs is such a powerful word. We are not just someone who receives a little bit from God now. We are the heirs of all that He is. We can know that our relationship with God is so ironclad that we will continue to receive from Him over and over again. Because of God’s grace, He has made us right with Him. RESPONSE: Father, I praise You for all that You are doing. Thank You for making me right with You by Your grace and…
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Christian Devotional – October 21, 2016
Read Titus chapter 2 VERSE: Titus 2:14–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. TRUTH: Jesus Christ gave himself to redeem us. We were in a horrible state of wickedness and sin and yet Jesus Christ still came to provide us a way back. Through His sacrifice we can be made right with God and purified from our wickedness. When we accept Him and surrender our life to Him, we are His children. We become His people. Have we accepted the redemption that God offers through Jesus Christ? Are…
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Christian Devotional – October 20, 2016
Read Titus 1:16–They claim to know God, but by their actions they deny him. They are detestable, disobedient, and unfit for anything good. TRUTH: Words and actions go together. Here, Paul is warning Titus against people who talk a good talk, but then whose actions fail to deliver. Often, many people will say whatever they think they need to say to please someone. However, we must also line up people’s actions next to their words and confirm that they are actually doing what they are saying. Otherwise, they are unfit for anything good. Will my words and actions match up today? RESPONSE: Father, I desire that my words and action…
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Christian Devotional – December 31, 2013
VERSE: Titus 3:14–Our people must learn to devote themselves to doing what is good to provide for urgent needs and not live unproductive lives. TRUTH: What are we devoting ourselves to? What do we seek after and focus on? Paul indicates that as believers in Christ we are to devote ourselves to doing good. We are able to be productive and to help provide for the urgent and important needs around us. RESPONSE: Father, help me today to see the good things that You have done and have provided for me to be a part of. You have things planned for me and I don’t want to miss anything. I…
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Christian Devotional – December 30, 2013
VERSE: Titus 2:12–It teaches us to say, “No,” to ungodliness and worldly possessions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age. TRUTH: What is this amazing thing that helps us accomplish all the things listed in this verse? The preceding verse indicates that it is by the grace of God. The grace of God is what allows us to stay in control and to be obedient to all God has for us. Are we spending our day being led and directed by the grace of God? RESPONSE: Father, I may try, but I will never accomplish Your will on my own. I need Your grace every…
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Christian Devotional – December 29, 2013
VERSE: Titus 1:16–They claim to know God, but by their actions deny him. They are detestable, disobedient, and unfit for anything good. TRUTH: Paul is warning Titus to be careful of the others around who claim to know God, bur are not truly believers. How would Titus be able to tell the difference? Their actions deny the very God they claim to serve. Do our actions line up with our words? If we claim to be followers of God, then our actions must be in line with our words, otherwise, we will be detestable and disobedient to God with the result that we are unfit for anything good. RESPONSE: Father,…