October 25

Titus 1

I really like reading Paul's letters.  Even though Paul's writings are found in the New Testament, he speaks from an Old Testament foundation.  Let's not forget who he was and his status within the Jewish community before his transformation.  Here we find Paul writing to his spiritual son Titus.  He is reminding Titus of the "unfinished business" that needs to be done.  Paul directed Titus to put Elders in every town.  Without doubt, Paul gave a very specific job description for the Elders to fill.  "An overseer manages God's household"(v.7) is the job description and then Paul goes on to list the qualifications of the right man to fill the job. So if Paul is telling Titus to put these "overseers" (Elders) in every town, it seems as if Paul was telling Titus to continue his work by planting a church in each town. Church planting as a means to spread the Gospel of Jesus has been part of God's design all along. Being an Elder then, as it is now, is a serious position in God's Kingdom.  It carries a lot of responsibilities. I lift up all of our Elders today and ask God to give them spiritual strength, wisdom and discernment as they lead our church. I also pray today for all the church planters.  I pray God blesses their ministries for the advance of His Kingdom.

Randi