God’s Word And Daily Prayer For Today

Here Apostle Paul greets Bishop/Pastor Titus and provides instruction and wisdom from experience as to how he should move forward in his ministry. Paul admonished Titus to address the issue of false teaching by those that are doing it for personal financial gain; rather than teaching the truth of the gospel; that then, and even now, a severe hindrance for salvation from the darkness of ignorance of the truth. Paul emphasizes that our character depicts who we really are; because what we do is what defines us. It is so sad that the truth is so unacceptable and unappreciated. Take a look at what is going on in this pandemic; how people turn away from the wisdom of the science professionals to the lack of knowledge of politicians. God please help us.

Here Paul solemnly charges Timothy to be diligent, though many will not hear nor accept sound doctrine. He enforces the charge by mentioning his martyrdom, soon to come. He asks Timothy to get in a hurry to get to him and be sure to bring his books and his notes and writing materials. He cautions Timothy, and complains of how the brothers he depended on had deserted him; and expresses how even though they abandoned him his faith was not shaken because he was assured of his own preservation to the heavenly kingdom. Sometimes people will fail you and give up when the going gets tough, but you can always depend on God. He promised never to leave nor forsake us.

During these times as were in the era of the Apostle Paul and his spiritual son Timothy we should give earnest heed to the gospel of Jesus Christ. There were then, as now, some that are teaching from the gospel of Jesus Christ, but they don’t know that they don’t really understand the intended purpose of the gospel, which depicted by their life styles. People of God, follow the holy scriptures and we will survive all adversity and contrariness being taught by many that don’t know and don’t know that they don’t know because they are so enveloped in what think is right that they won’t take the time to be taught what they ought to know. This pandemic, the new variant, the inclement weather, and other adversities are upon us all, God sent, because of disobedience, rebellion, and disrespect.

We learn here how Paul blessed the Thessalonians for their faithfulness and their concern for each other. He also requested their prayers for him as he would against much opposition go on to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ. He also then as we should today beware of the people we allow into our lives; people that make it obvious that they don’t reverence and acknowledge God. When people in our lives begin to follow the rudiments of the world by turning away from the gospel instructions for living as children of God release those people from our lives and hold onto the teachings of Jesus Christ that on the day Jesus stands in the clouds and call the righteous unto him we will be chosen. Be mindful of who you allow in your life.

The apostle is speaking to the household of believers and reminding them that as Gentiles they were not wanted as being a part of the church of the Lord Jesus Christ. But through the teaching of the gospel of Jesus Christ the Gentiles received salvation as well as the Jews. Paul reminded them that he and the ones that laboured with him preaching the gospel unto them without being a burden unto them and they are to be reminded of that. And be as such.

We should learn how we are admonished from experience how to treat others; whether believers or not. Persons that have supervision over others should be very mindful of the wisdom of Jesus Christ; as you would that others do unto you do ye also unto them. When we remain faithful in prayer and demonstration of the gospel of Jesus Christ we please God and his favor will envelope us.

The apostle cautions the Philippians against judaizing false teachers, and renounces his own former privileges. Using the wisdom demonstrated by Paul we today should be cautious when others try to get us to turn away from the truth God has allowed us to understand when they won’t repent and let God save them. Paul’s earnest desire is to be found in Christ; also his pressing on toward perfection is what the church of Jesus Christ is for. To teach and and explain that the church teaches what Jesus said, seek ye first the kingdom of God and His righteousness and the things shall be added; those things that will enable us to be who He wants us to be; and not pursue the carnal above the spiritual and as he recommends his own example to other believers so should we.

All Christians are admonished to treat each other with respect no matter who they are or whatever their socio-economic status and to put on spiritual armour against the enemies of their souls. The fight we fight is not against man. It is a spiritual war that requires spiritual battle armor, described here in scripture. Notice that the armor covers the front of the body; because sanctified, regenerated believers don’t turn and run in battle. For those that give up and turn back to what brought them out of will have no protection against the wiles and fiery darts of the enemy. This is how the great falling away is taking place. The apostle here also desires their prayers, as we today should be praying for our spiritual leaders; that are trying to help us prepare and be spiritually equipped for this spiritual war that we are in the midst of and to know that God is with us to deliver us.

Here we find admonition from the Apostle to the Galatian church to be mindful of the truth that has justified them was by faith and not by the law. He reminding them of the promise Hod made to Abraham. By Jesus Christ and the in dwelling of the Christ of God by regeneration even the gentiles are saved; because of God’s promise to Abraham; the Father of Faith, according to the flesh.

Paul is writing here a second time to the same church. He is very adamant about following the instructions of the gospel of Jesus Christ. There were many of them that were falling away from the truth. He said to the church then as it applies to the church now, that we that know we have been commissioned by God to help people come out of darkness into the marvelous light of God we must not be deterred. Walking in obedience to the truth of the gospel of Jesus Christ is what is going to make us free; and provide us with the power to be resurrected on that great day to meet the Lord in the air.