Titus 3:12-15 – Conclusion
Paul ends his letter to Titus with a request to meet and spend the winter with him in Nicopolis in Southern Greece. But before Titus travels, he must first settle the church in Crete. Here again we see the importance of church government. Disciples cannot be left alone without elders to oversee and instruct them in the ways of God. If we are members of an established church we then ought to be truly thankful to God for every one of our office bearers. Our deacons serve the church in the material needs that often go unnoticed. Our elders organise and spiritually oversee all the members of the congregation. Our ministers labour in prayer and the Word for hours on end, so that by the Spirit of God we would be fed and learn to live holy and godly lives in the Kingdom of God.
Paul once again turns towards the repeated exhortation for us to devote ourselves to good works. It is important that this command is repeated for we all know that too often we forget how important bearing the fruit of the Spirit in every aspect of life is. The evidence of true saving faith is producing good works. We need to continue in prayer for the grace and opportunity to love and serve our neighbours. But we should never forget the special place a brother and sister in Christ has in our hearts. This is why Paul gives a special greeting to those who ‘love us in the faith.’ As we receive the Spirit of adoption we enter a worldwide family. Every time we meet Christians our hearts should be filled with love as we meet a new brother or sister. Just as Titus was to show hospitality to all visitors, we likewise should help Christians in need. What a wonderful letter we have read in the last three weeks. May we all receive the grace to love His Word and be a witness for Christ in our lives to the glory of God alone.
Questions
- Why does Paul repeatedly exhort us to do good works?
- Do you have a special love for fellow Christians?
Prayer Points
- Pray for the preaching and hearing of God’s Word tomorrow.
- Use prayer points from your congregation.
- Pray for family matters.