Today’s encouragement comes from Titus 3:1 & 2, where we read these very pertinent and relevant words:
“Remind them to be submissive to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work, to speak evil of no one, to avoid quarreling, to be gentle, and to show perfect courtesy toward all people.” (ESV)Sometimes we are vividly reminded about what really counts in the world. The faithful church must both take the lead in all God-glorifying behavior; and we must set the example for everyone else.
These words (above) are perfectly-suited for our day. Let us find all our rest in Jesus; and, because we worship God (and not idols), we can live totally above the clamor and desperation of the world of sinners.
[Puritan quote of the day: “People are brought into the church by the liberty of the gospel and preserved by government.” —Richard Sibbes, in, "Glorious Freedom"]
