"SHARING HOPE THROUGH SCRIPTURE ABOUT SOMETHING GOD CANNOT DO"
Titus 1:2 in hope of eternal life which God, who cannot lie, promised before time began,
Titus 1:3 but has in due time manifested His word through preaching, which was committed to me according to the commandment of God our Savior;
Some explanatory thoughts, application, and a prayer:
1. Right off the bat, Paul is telling this young minster Titus, and us, about "in Hope of eternal life" God wanted the Cretetans, and us to know the truth of God and encourage the believers to live Godly lives. And, he then mentions "in hope of eternal life" Eternal life, actually means that you and I who have believed have been brought into union with God, and communion with God through our faith in Jesus Christ the Savior. We were without Him, separated from Him, dead in our sins and trespasses, but God who rich in mercy, even when we were dead in sins, has made us alive in Christ and brought us into fellowship with Himself. (Eph 2) We now are in Christ. Part of His body.
2. But, here's the part about what God cannot do. We often don't think about what God cannot do, but there are a number of them, and here's just one. He cannot lie. It's impossible for God to lie. He simply cannot do it. To lie of course is to say something that is not true. God cannot say anything, not even one small thing that is not true. And, the point here, is that God has promised us this "eternal life" and He did before time began. Please think with me for just a long slow moment or two about these things.
(1) God cannot lie, it's impossible for Him to lie.
(2) God has promised us eternal life to anyone who will turn to Him, and receive Christ.
(3) God made this promise before time began. Before the creation of time, God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit made this promise.
3. Here's something God does do. He make good on His promises. In other words, when He promises that He is going to do something, He does it. And, He does it right at the time it's supposed to happen. He is never late, nor is He ever early. He is always right on time, coming through on what He has promised. Since it's impossible for Him to lie, He is faithful to do what He says He will do.
4. Now, here's this truth about God cannot being able to lie in it's context. And, there are several things to look at and enjoy understanding.
Titus 1:1 This letter is from Paul, a slave of God and an apostle of Jesus Christ. I have been sent to bring faith to those God has chosen and to teach them to know the truth that shows them how to live godly lives. NLT
Paul who was a slave of God and an apostle, or messenger of Jesus Christ, had been sent by God to bring faith to those God had chosen, and to teach them to know the truth that shows them how to live godly lives. Isn't that beautiful. God loves you so much, that He sends messengers to His children and, wants to show them how to live godly lives.
That's for You and I who believe. God wants to teach us the truth, and He wants to show us through His Word, how to live our lives. To live Godly lives.
5. One last thing. All of the above is called "Good News" And, it's been revealed to us, in fact, God has been announcing it faithfully for the last 2000 years through His church the body of Christ to any and everyone who will listen. In fact, God commanded Paul to do this, and God has given commands to His church to go out and do His work. He has entrusted us with a work to do for Him.
Titus 1:3 And now at the right time he has revealed this Good News, and we announce it to everyone. It is by the command of God our Savior that I have been trusted to do this work for him.
6. In closing this devotional, here are some things for you to think about and pray about, and ask God how He wants You to put things into practice in your life.
(1) God has been thinking about You even before time began.
(2) God's thoughts towards you have to do with how He can bless you with eternal life.
(3) God has made a promise to send Jesus and He did it.
(4) God has some work for you to do in sharing Christ with others. Are You doing that at this time?
(5) God has many other people who He wants to save. He may use You to be His instrument. Are you willing to be used by Him?.
(6) God promises to use You if you will just make yourself available to Him. See Rom 12:1-6.
A prayer:
Father. Thank You for being faithful, and thank You for not being able to lie. Thank You that we can put our complete trust and faith in You. You always do what You say You will do. Thank You for saving those who will believe. That no doubt, includes many who are reading this prayer at this very moment. And, if anyone reading this is not sure they are saved, they can make sure by turning to You, and believing in You. Save them we pray Lord. Thank You that we can be used of You. And, we would like to say this day, "God we place ourselves before You, and ask that You please use us according to Your perfect will to be lights and witnesses of Your wonderful Son Jesus Christ. In His name we pray. Amen.
Pastor Bob Grenier
Calvary Chapel Visalia
