Titus 2 :11-13. For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men. Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world. Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ.
Yes Friends, the Lord does have an affinity for using the most unlikely people to do his work. Who’d ever think that Saul, the great scourge of early Christians would become Paul, the great apostle and advocate of Christianity eh? But God likes to take what seems useless and put it to good use. That’s why Paul could write such positive, uplifting words to his associate, Titus. He’s talking from first hand experience when he says, ‘For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men.’ But not as forcefully as it did to him, because the Lord knew it needed a powerful, miraculous circumstance to get his attention, so that instead of suppressing the Word, he’d go out and spread it just as diligently. And note, good or bad, Bruh Paul did all things with passion. Sadly Friends, much of our witness today lacks passion. Too many Christians go around looking sad and sour, like droopy, wet fowls, restricting their activities so severely, that nobody in their right mind would want to be like them. And though Paul talks about the grace of God teaching us to deny ungodliness and worldly lusts, encouraging us to live soberly, righteously and godly, it doesn’t mean, as so many believe, that we are to severely curtail our enjoyment of this life, especially our passion for the Lord. Jesus said he came for us to have an abundant life, which certainly doesn’t mean walking around with drawn, sour faces, tiptoeing around life. Jesus was always pleasant and friendly, and never, never tiptoed, always stepped out smartly and passionately. And as His true followers, we need to be like that my Friends. We all know right from wrong. So if something’s wrong, then don’t do it. But if it’s right, then please step out smartly like a good soldier in the Lord’s army, and give it your best. We all know of people been born again whose demeanour and attitude went from bad to worse. And they weren’t doing any good deeds either. Granted, there are things we shouldn’t do, but there are even more things that we should do. Things Bruh Paul would consider living soberly, righteously and godly. So Friends, let’s get out there and do them passionately nuh. Paul says that Jesus died, ‘that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works. These things speak and exhort, and rebuke with authority.’ (Vs.14-15) So if we’re happy to be Christians, living for Jesus, then let’s show it nuh, because Christianity entails enthusiastic, passionate action. Only when we live that way, and look forward to Christ’s coming again, will unbelievers eagerly want, desire the glorious spirit we possess. Much LOVE!…being a Christian means… showing the world…leaving no doubt whatsoever…that you’re happy in Jesus…
Yes Friends, the Lord does have an affinity for using the most unlikely people to do his work. Who’d ever think that Saul, the great scourge of early Christians would become Paul, the great apostle and advocate of Christianity eh? But God likes to take what seems useless and put it to good use. That’s why Paul could write such positive, uplifting words to his associate, Titus. He’s talking from first hand experience when he says, ‘For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men.’ But not as forcefully as it did to him, because the Lord knew it needed a powerful, miraculous circumstance to get his attention, so that instead of suppressing the Word, he’d go out and spread it just as diligently. And note, good or bad, Bruh Paul did all things with passion. Sadly Friends, much of our witness today lacks passion. Too many Christians go around looking sad and sour, like droopy, wet fowls, restricting their activities so severely, that nobody in their right mind would want to be like them. And though Paul talks about the grace of God teaching us to deny ungodliness and worldly lusts, encouraging us to live soberly, righteously and godly, it doesn’t mean, as so many believe, that we are to severely curtail our enjoyment of this life, especially our passion for the Lord. Jesus said he came for us to have an abundant life, which certainly doesn’t mean walking around with drawn, sour faces, tiptoeing around life. Jesus was always pleasant and friendly, and never, never tiptoed, always stepped out smartly and passionately. And as His true followers, we need to be like that my Friends. We all know right from wrong. So if something’s wrong, then don’t do it. But if it’s right, then please step out smartly like a good soldier in the Lord’s army, and give it your best. We all know of people been born again whose demeanour and attitude went from bad to worse. And they weren’t doing any good deeds either. Granted, there are things we shouldn’t do, but there are even more things that we should do. Things Bruh Paul would consider living soberly, righteously and godly. So Friends, let’s get out there and do them passionately nuh. Paul says that Jesus died, ‘that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works. These things speak and exhort, and rebuke with authority.’ (Vs.14-15) So if we’re happy to be Christians, living for Jesus, then let’s show it nuh, because Christianity entails enthusiastic, passionate action. Only when we live that way, and look forward to Christ’s coming again, will unbelievers eagerly want, desire the glorious spirit we possess. Much LOVE!…being a Christian means… showing the world…leaving no doubt whatsoever…that you’re happy in Jesus…
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