“For the grace of God has appeared that offers salvation to
all people. It teaches us to say ‘No’ to ungodliness and worldly passions, and
to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age, while we
wait for the blessed hope—the appearing of the glory of our great God and
Savior, Jesus Christ, 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.” Titus
2:11-14
God’s grace is defined as His undeserved favor. We deserve nothing but hell fire and
damnation for the lives we’ve lived going against the grain of God’s standard.
That’s not a popular message in a world where even some Christians want to see
God as a genie in a bottle or a loving Lord who would never harm a flea.
I would like to point out several key thoughts in this
portion of scripture. First, it says
salvation is offered to all
people. If something is offered it must
be received. This flies in the face of
the notion that all people are Christians just because they are Americans or
just because they say they believe in God.
Next, the fact that God’s grace teaches us something would mean that we must perk up and listen,
not just hearing but acting on what we have learned. Lastly, it points out that Christ gave Himself so that we might be eager to do what is good. What is good in the sight of the Lord? We know we are called to live His good and perfect will (Romans
12:2). He rescued us from all wickedness and purified us. It stands to
reason that the Lord didn’t do this so we could go play in the mud again.
Take your faith in Christ
seriously. Too high a price was paid for
your redemption to sleep walk through life.
Don’t look for loopholes in scripture.
God loves you and wishes you to succeed in all things. Submit to His will for you and thrive. Walk with the King and be a blessing!
