[Discoveries] 09-14-08 Taught by grace -- Titus 2:11-12

[Inspiration in Your Inbox]

/*For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men. It 
teaches us to say "no" to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live 
self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age ... -- 
Titus 2:11-12*/

This is one of my favorite passages.

I am encouraged, first of all, to know that the grace of God that brings 
salvation has appeared to all men. I'm not sure, exactly, how that can 
be, but it tells me that God has a plan to reach every person who has 
ever drawn a breath of air. Yes, we get to partner with that - wow - 
what a privilege! Nobody is left out. No one is denied an opportunity to 
find the loving arms of Jesus. Again, I cannot tell you how, but when 
God says it is so, nothing in heaven or on earth can stand in His way.

I am happy that the grace of God teaches us. We need to be taught.

But how do we learn to say "no"? When the temptation loses its appeal.

This is the work of the grace of God in our lives. It isn't a 
white-knuckled obedience where all enjoyment has been drained from our 
lives. But rather, it is a grace that fills our hearts with good things 
from God, so that the devil's dessert tray looks like donuts left in the 
middle of a busy intersection.

We've been talking this week about faithfulness in marriage. 
Faithfulness is a joy when our hearts are open to receive every good and 
perfect gift that comes down from Above.

Be encouraged!
Dwight

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