“For the grace of God has been revealed, bringing salvation to all people. And we are instructed to turn from godless living and sinful pleasures. We should live in this evil world with wisdom, righteousness, and devotion to God, while we look forward with hope to that wonderful day when the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ, will be revealed. He gave his life to free us from every kind of sin, to cleanse us, and to make us his very own people, totally committed to doing good deeds.”
Titus 2:11-14 NLT
http://bible.com/116/tit.2.11-14.nlt
Sometimes it’s hard to live in this evil world. Sometimes I just want to curl up in a corner and wait until Jesus takes me home. But, we are called to live amongst such evil with wisdom, righteousness, and devotion to God. So, I will focus on that instead of the sin all around us.
Satan would like nothing more that to get me to live in fear and cower from this world. If he can get us Christians to hide in our churches and our homes, refusing to venture out to share the gospel, he has won. Unfortunately that is what many of us do and even when we do venture out into this world at work, or school, or at community events, we hide our faith like it’s a plague.
Lord, help us to share your light in this dark world. So many times in your word you tell us to “fear not”, yet we are paralyzed with our fears of persecution or looking different. You have called us to be set apart from the world, not because of how great we are, but how great you are. Please fill us with your spirit. Help us to boldly go out into this world and share your mercy and grace. Forgive us for our lack of confidence in you and your perfect protection. Guide us to those people who need your message the most. We love you and honor you on this day. Amen!
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