Lamentations 1, Titus 3, Proverbs 10:21-30
Titus 3:3-7 (ESV)
“For we ourselves were once foolish, disobedient, led
astray, slaves to various passions and pleasures, passing our days in malice
and envy, hated by others and hating one another. But when the goodness and
loving kindness of God our Savior appeared, he saved us, not because of works
done by us in righteousness, but according to his own mercy, by the washing of
regeneration and renewal of the Holy Spirit, whom he poured out on us richly
through Jesus Christ our Savior, so that being justified by his grace we might
become heirs according to the hope of eternal life.”
In Titus 3:3-7, the apostle Paul writes to Titus and the
believers in Crete about what it means to follow Jesus and live as a Christian.
He urges them to look back and remember who they were before they knew
Christ—reminding them that everyone has a past, but God offers a fresh start.
Paul makes it clear that this new life isn’t something we earn by being good or
doing good deeds; rather, it’s a gift from God, given out of His kindness and
mercy.
When Paul talks about being “born again,” he’s describing a
spiritual change—like starting a new chapter in life with God’s help. It’s not
just about trying to be better; it’s about letting Father-God transform you from the
inside out. “Salvation as a gift” means that God the Father offers forgiveness,
acceptance, and hope freely, because He loves us—not because we’ve done enough
to deserve it. And when Paul says believers are “heirs to God,” he’s saying
that, through faith in Jesus, we become part of Father-God’s family and receive the
promise of eternal life with Him.
Reflecting on this passage, I am reminded of the importance
of gratitude for my salvation. Through the grace of Jesus Christ, I have been
made into a new person, no longer defined by my past. When I notice myself
reverting to old patterns or behaviors from before I was saved, I remember the
moment I became born again—a true transformation that changed my heart and
direction in life.
In times of weakness, I know I can turn to the Holy Spirit for guidance and help. Sometimes, I find myself needing to seek the Holy Spirit’s assistance constantly—even every minute. This reliance isn’t a sign of failure, but a recognition of my ongoing need for Father-God’s strength and wisdom. I understand the importance of regularly examining myself each day. It’s vital to ensure that my actions reflect God the Father’s will for my life and that I continue to walk in alignment with His purposes. I am confident that my faith makes me an heir of Father-God. My inheritance is the promise of eternal life with the Lord—a hope that anchors my soul and motivates me to continue growing in my relationship with Him.
If these verses stir something within your heart—if you feel
moved to place your faith in Jesus Christ, the One who will give you the hope
of eternal life with God the Father—this could be your moment. Open your heart
to Him, speak to Him in the following prayer, and tell Him that you trust Him. Express your
desire to walk with Him and welcome His presence into your life. Father-God is
faithful, and He stands ready to meet you wherever you are.
Heavenly Father, I give You my life. Please forgive me for
all my sins and wash me clean through the blood of Jesus. I believe in my heart
that You raised Jesus from the dead, and I confess with my mouth that Jesus is
my Lord and Savior. Right now, I receive Your forgiveness and the gift of
salvation. Thank You, Lord—I am saved, I am forgiven, I am clean, and I am made
new in Jesus’ name. Amen.
If you prayed this prayer, welcome to the family of
Father-God! I encourage you to find and join a Holy Spirit-filled, full-Gospel,
Bible-based church where you can grow in your faith and experience the Lord’s
love, signs, wonders, and miracles in your life.
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