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Saturday, January 3, 2015

GIVE IT UP!

“God has shown us how kind he is by coming to save all people. He taught us to give up our wicked ways and our worldly desires and to live decent and honest lives in this world.”  Titus 2:11-12
         The Apostle Paul wrote this to Titus, whom he left on the Isle of Crete.  Crete was and is the largest and most populous of the Greek Islands.  Titus was left there to “do what had been left undone and to appoint leaders for the churches in each town”. (Titus 1:5)  Paul was giving Titus instructions for the various groups on Crete.
         Here we see the Apostle telling of the great kindness God showed by saving all people through His Son.  When on earth Jesus spoke of giving up wicked ways and worldly desires in favor of decency and honesty.  How does this translate to us today?
         Even though believers today don’t live like the world, they do live in it.  We are all buffeted daily by worldly temptations to do that which is contrary to what God’s word teaches us.  Just as the Cretans of old, we must recognize God’s supreme sacrifice to save us from our own sinful behavior and turn from all wicked thought, speech and actions.  We will stand before Christ’s Mercy Seat one day (the unsaved will face the White Throne Judgment of God) and give an account of the lives we’ve lived in Christ.  What have we done with the second chance that was given to us?  Did we squander our days involved in nonessential endeavors or did we acknowledge our Lord daily with a godly lifestyle?
        It’s not difficult or restrictive to serve God.  All God desires for us is to live lives that are decent and honest in this world of deceit and dishonor.  With the guidance and wisdom of His Holy Spirit, we can accomplish anything in the name of Christ.  Once we receive forgiveness we should desire to make a 180-degree turn and walk away from that which we once did.  The Spirit enables us to do just that; however, we must desire for this transformation to take place.  Stay focused on the goodness of God and live for Him consistently.  Until next time, walk with the King and be a blessing!