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Wednesday... Here is a three letter word that can make such a difference.


Wednesday... Here is a three letter word that can make such a difference.

Over in Paul's letter to Titus he shows two different stories connected by the three letter word, but. 

In chapter 3 verse 3 he gives one side of the story and it is the side that so many people are living in. They don't have to but they do. He says (NLT), "Once we too were foolish and disobedient. We were misled and became slaves to many lusts and pleasures. Our lives were full of evil and envy, and we hated each other."

The MESSAGE says, "It wasn't so long ago that we ourselves were stupid and stubborn, dupes of sin, ordered every which way by our glands, going around with a chip on our shoulder, hater and hating back." Is that where you are, today? You don't have to be. God has a big but for you to see that will make all the difference in your life.

Verses 4-7 (NLT) says, "But - When God our Savior revealed his kindness and love, he saved us, not because of the righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He washed away our sins, giving us a new birth and new life through the Holy Spirit. He generously pour out the Spirit upon us through Jesus Christ our Savior. Because of his grace he made us right in his sight and gave us confidence that we will inherit eternal life." 

The MESSAGE says in verses 6 & 7, "Our Savior Jesus poured out new life so generously. God's gift has restored our relationship with him and given us back our lives. And there's more to come - an eternity of life! You can count on this."

That can be yours. You may be living on the wrong side of the but, but you can come over to the unbelievable side. Just come to Jesus and ask Him to do His work in and through you. He wants to pour out new life so generously in you. He really does. 

And then verse 8 (NLT) says, "This is a trustworthy saving, and I want to insist on these teachings so that all who trust in God will devote themselves in doing good. These teachings are good and beneficial to everyone." 

Paul wanted to share this with Titus and I wanted to share this with you. Would you just stop and ask God through Jesus Christ to take you to the other side of the but. "But - When God our Savior revealed his kindness and love, he saved us." That's what He did for me and that is what He wants to do for you.  And that is such Good News, isn't it? Yes, yes! #todaysbeginning

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