Today's Verse: Titus 2:11 (ESV)
For hthe grace of God ihas appeared, bringing salvation jfor all people,
h ch. 3:7; See Acts 11:23
i ch. 3:4
j [Ps. 67:2]; See 1 Tim. 2:4
We know very little about Titus, to whom Paul wrote this letter. Like Timothy, he probably was not a pastor. However, Paul's references suggest that Titus was not quite as timid as Timothy and may have been a better or more confident leader. According to The Teacher's Commentary, he was a Gentile who was uncircumcised and accompanied Paul and Barnabas on missionary journeys. The focus of Paul's letter to Titus was how to accomplish God's purpose in the world. And this verse confirms that God yearns for us to live fully, as He originally intended in His act of creation.
Hymn of the Day: GRACE GREATER THAN OUR SIN - Julia H. Johnston, 1849–1919 (click on the song title above to hear this hymn)
Marvelous grace of our loving Lord,
grace that exceeds our sin and our guilt!
Yonder on Calvary’s mount outpoured—
there where the blood of the Lamb was spilt.
Sin and despair, like the seawaves cold,
threaten the soul with infinite loss;
grace that is greater—yes, grace untold—
points to the Refuge, the mighty Cross.
Dark is the stain that we cannot hide;
what can avail to wash it away?
Look! there is flowing a crimson tide—
whiter than snow you may be today.
Marvelous, infinite, matchless grace,
freely bestowed on all who believe!
You that are longing to see His face,
will you this moment His grace receive?
Chorus: Grace, grace, God’s grace,
grace that will pardon and cleanse within;
grace, grace, God’s grace,
grace that is greater than all our sin!
Osbeck, Kenneth W.: Amazing Grace : 366 Inspiring Hymn Stories for Daily Devotions. Grand Rapids, Mich. : Kregel Publications, 1990, S. 172
Today's Comments: God's grace provides for our eternal salvation and abundance of life. We can call upon it in the time of need and to help us with our problems. God gives us His grace, not to allow us to live as we please, but to free us from our selfish, sinful nature. Our salvation comes as a gift. It is up to us and our freedom of choice whether or not we accept it.
For hthe grace of God ihas appeared, bringing salvation jfor all people,
h ch. 3:7; See Acts 11:23
i ch. 3:4
j [Ps. 67:2]; See 1 Tim. 2:4
We know very little about Titus, to whom Paul wrote this letter. Like Timothy, he probably was not a pastor. However, Paul's references suggest that Titus was not quite as timid as Timothy and may have been a better or more confident leader. According to The Teacher's Commentary, he was a Gentile who was uncircumcised and accompanied Paul and Barnabas on missionary journeys. The focus of Paul's letter to Titus was how to accomplish God's purpose in the world. And this verse confirms that God yearns for us to live fully, as He originally intended in His act of creation.
Hymn of the Day: GRACE GREATER THAN OUR SIN - Julia H. Johnston, 1849–1919 (click on the song title above to hear this hymn)
Marvelous grace of our loving Lord,
grace that exceeds our sin and our guilt!
Yonder on Calvary’s mount outpoured—
there where the blood of the Lamb was spilt.
Sin and despair, like the seawaves cold,
threaten the soul with infinite loss;
grace that is greater—yes, grace untold—
points to the Refuge, the mighty Cross.
Dark is the stain that we cannot hide;
what can avail to wash it away?
Look! there is flowing a crimson tide—
whiter than snow you may be today.
Marvelous, infinite, matchless grace,
freely bestowed on all who believe!
You that are longing to see His face,
will you this moment His grace receive?
Chorus: Grace, grace, God’s grace,
grace that will pardon and cleanse within;
grace, grace, God’s grace,
grace that is greater than all our sin!
Osbeck, Kenneth W.: Amazing Grace : 366 Inspiring Hymn Stories for Daily Devotions. Grand Rapids, Mich. : Kregel Publications, 1990, S. 172
Today's Comments: God's grace provides for our eternal salvation and abundance of life. We can call upon it in the time of need and to help us with our problems. God gives us His grace, not to allow us to live as we please, but to free us from our selfish, sinful nature. Our salvation comes as a gift. It is up to us and our freedom of choice whether or not we accept it.
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