Saturday, December 19, 2015

Sat.’s Devo - Titus

Read: Titus 1-3
We know very little about Titus but this is what is assumed. Paul must have taken Titus to Crete after his first imprisonment in Rome. He left Titus in charge of the congregation they started in Crete. Personally, Titus was a Greek convert who was not raised in the Jewish religion not circumcised. Paul was an apostle and this is the work of the apostle - to raise up and father young ministers like Timothy and Titus in the work of the Lord. He calls Titus his own son in the faith also and encourages him in his ministry through his letter.
He gave Titus the responsibility of appointing elders for the churches they started. He gives him guidelines to go by to weed out and find the best men. They must want to walk in righteousness and have a track record of good works. They must be able to submit to authority and speak good of all men. Paul always reminds his mentees and himself that he was once a sinner who needed Jesus so he will be patient with others who are babies in the Lord.
He tells him to avoid arguments about truth and how to rebuke a heretic. He lets him know he is sending reinforcements to help him in the ministry.
Lord, let us be good mentee’s to those we mentor and good followers of those who lead us.

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