SCRIPTURE: Titus 1: 1 ¶ Paul, a servant of God and an apostle of Jesus Christ for the faith of God’s elect and the knowledge of the truth that leads to godliness—
OBSERVATION: Paul’s purpose was to build up the body of Christ by encouraging their faith and increasing their knowledge of the truth. “Knowledge puffs up, but love builds up” Paul wrote in 1Corinthians 8:1. But here Paul gives the purpose of knowledge—to lead us to godliness. Knowledge of the truth should make us better lovers of God and of others.
APPLICATION: Knowledge of Who God is and what He can do, and what He has done, and knowledge that God is with me and guiding my steps helped me remain calm when the doctor told me that they have discovered a blood clot in my heart. The plan is to run a very small vacuum through a blood vessel into my heart and vacuum out the clot. (Procedure scheduled for July 16, 2026.)
There is great peace in knowing that God is with me. Instead of fretting over the problem, I can look for an opportunity to let Jesus shine through me. My problem becomes an opportunity for unexpected ministry. Instead of begging HIM to go with me, I am committed to go with HIM. NOTE: any knowledge I gain should lead to making me a better servant of the Lord and give me more opportunity to serve others.
PRAYER: Lord, the knowledge that you are faithful to take care of my problem sets me free to look for the opportunity to serve you. I am so thankful that I know you and not just know about you! Amen.
Pastor Leon
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