Note: This devotion is provided online by Luther Seminary: “Filled with Hope and Gratitude, “ 2021 Advent Devotional, http://www.luthersem.edu/godpause/advent-devotional. The book includes daily advent devotionals, and the scripture in this devotion drew my attention. I didn’t know about the book of Titus, and from my Student Bible, I learned that Titus was Paul’s trouble shooter, providing help as Paul’s associate for 15 years The very brief book of Titus was written by Paul as Titus’ instructions as he dealt with the problems within the church of Crete. The members, Paul felt, needed basic lesson of morality, spelled out for the church members.
Titus 1:11-14: For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all, trainig us to renounce impiety and worldly passions, and in the present age to live lives that are self-controlled, upright, and godly while we wait for the blessed hope and the manifestation of the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ
From the writer: Advent and the time before Christmas are a time of intense preparation, both in our homes and congregations. But what out our own, personal preparations for the coming of Christ? Are our thoughts and lives ready for the birth of our savior? Titus reminds us that in this present world we are called to live lives worthy of the name that we have been given, as a child of God. What are you own personal, spiritual preparations for Christmas? Don’t let these get lost in the rest of the busyness that can so easily consume these days.
Prayer: Transform us Lord, into the people worthy of your name. Help us to make our lives ready for the coming of your Son. Amen
Provided by Diane Feaganes
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