This is the simple exhortation of Titus. Why does this letter encourage us to walk in this way? Here’s a theory. When God’s Spirit shows up in a spectacular way in any situation – as he was doing in most of the New Testament churches Paul and company were giving counsel to, it was very easy to become caught up in the “business” of church and forget what this was all about. One good friend of mine, a business owner in the L.A. area who was a new believer at the time used to occasionally ask when things were getting out of control, “Where does Jesus fit into this situation?” What a profound centering question!
By the same token, we – you and I need to be reminded on a regular basis to do the simple thing Jesus has called us to do… “Walk by love.” Through thick and thin, no matter what, never forget to…
