Redeemable

Paul writes to Titus sharing a vision for how believers should live in light of God’s transformative grace. We have something the world doesn’t have – love, mercy, and grace – and we should give it to those who don’t have it.

Remind the people to be subject to rulers and authorities, to be obedient to be ready to do whatever is good, to slander no one, to be peaceable and considerate, and to show true humility toward all men.

Titus 3:1-2

God never wanted the Israelites to have an earthly ruler, but they insisted, so he let them elect a king. They elected Saul, God’s elected was David, but he had to wait until Saul’s time was over. Nevertheless, God can use anyone for his cause. He doesn’t really care who won the election, but we are subject to their authority at long as they don’t go against God’s authority. If God didn’t want them in that position, they wouldn’t be there. God can transform anyone. He transformed Saul into Paul, who went from a soldier bent on killing Christians to a disciple of Jesus who wrote much of the New Testament.

We should be praying for our leaders to do as God leads them. Are you praying for them?God deserves to be submitted to even if the leader doesn’t.

We are given free will. We are able to choose.

We want grace, forgiveness. Are we willing to give the same to others?

God say, do you trust me? We are all hopeless without God. Broken and we all need grace.

We are called to submission by God the Father. Humbly submit our will to God’s authority.

Christianity started to decide which laws we’ll adhere to. That’s not how it works.

We love others because we were loved first. Lost, but now we’re found. And God loved us anyway.

We were meant to be different. We should stand out if we live a life full of love and grace. They will know you are His by the way you live.

The enemy want to remind you who you were. But, you’re not that person any more. We throw off the old when we become a new born Christian. That doesn’t mean that we don’t sin. We’re all going to make mistakes. But when we do we need to repent and receive His grace. You’re not that person any more. The change will be noticed by those around you.

The power is in God’s grace.

Embrace your renewal until Jesus returns. He will restore us to the intended purpose as the image bearers of God.

So, remember, God is love

• God is love
• Submit to authority
• Be obedient
• Be good
• Don’t slander others
• Be gentle

This has been a great series on leadership. I appreciate you reading my blog.

In Faith,

Pam