Titus 1:1 "Paul, a bond-servant of God and an apostle of Jesus
Christ, for the faith of those chosen of God and the knowledge of the
truth which is according to godliness..."
My wife really knows her way around the kitchen. I enjoy watching her
bake, and I enjoying tasting the results even more! Baking doesn't come
naturally to me. I need a recipe unless it's something I regularly
prepare... like pancakes. I've been the designated Saturday morning
pancake maker since I was 11 years old, so it's second nature to me. I
still have to be careful to measure the ingredients and be sure that I
haven't forgotten any, but I no longer need step-by-step instructions.
My walk with God is similar. Paul gives Titus the recipe for a godly
lifestyle. Faith (trusting God) combined with knowledge (experience) of
the Truth will produce godliness (a life pleasing to God). The longer I
follow the Lord, the more His truths, His principles become a part of
who I am. Walking with Him each day transforms "knowledge" into
"experience".
When I am careful to follow His recipe - spend time with Him each
morning, actively listen to the Holy Spirit throughout the day, and
respond according to His prompting - I sense His pleasure at the end of
the day. If I become careless or overconfident, I make mistakes and the
end result is not as pleasant.
Lord, thank You for giving me Your recipe for living a godly life. I
know what to do, but I confess that I tend to become preoccupied with
other things and I neglect to include all of the ingredients in their
proper proportion. Please let my walk today result in a fragrant aroma
and delicious treat for You. I'm following the recipe! Amen.
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