Spirit Lead Titus 3: 5,10&14

Titus 3: 5,10 & 14
5) He saved us, not because of the righteous things we had done but because of his mercy.
10) Warn a divisive person once, then warn him a second time. After that have nothing to do with him.
14) Our people must learn to devote them selves to doing what is good ,in order they may provide for daily necessities and not live unproductive lives.

When I read Titus 3:5 I think, wow that's right we weren't saved for what we did or will do, we were saved because our god is a merciful loving God, he cares about us and while he wont make us fallow him, his arms are always open when we come to our senses.

Titus 3:10 reminds me that many time I have heard "fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice shame on me. I wont let it happen again." I love the fact that I found a scripture about that and I see how I can apply that in my daily life and I can think of times that I should have.

Titus 3:14 is also a reminder to me, do good, get good. and the same as you reap what you sow, this is a very important way to live and has been stated many times in may ways throughout the bible, so this has to be words to heed.

 At one time I thought the only rules to live by are the Ten Commandments, I am realizing as I dive further and further into the bible that it is full of wonderful incite and the Ten Commandments are important and a great place to start, however if I really in my heart of hearts want to become a more godly woman, then I need to read more scripture, open myself to learn more from Gods word and start living a more Godly life by not only trying to be more like Jesus, but also by reading applying and fallowing Gods word.

Prayer: Dear Lord, thank you for leading me more into your word Lord and please help me to continue this and not become distracted, when I keep my eyes fixed on you Lord I am happier in my life and feel more fulfilled, thank you so much Lord for all your blessings and also for all of my trials, thank you for loving me, wanting me, and being patient with my thick hardheadedness and being ever there and helping me find my way each time I get lost. In Jesus name, AMEN.

Spirit Lead Titus 2

Titus  2:11&12
For the grace of God that brings  salvation, has appeared to all men, it teaches us to say "NO" to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives now.

In the reading of Titus chapter two I kept being brought back to the same thought and series of thoughts, I really enjoyed the whole section, but just had and echo in my head of "CONTROL YOURSELF, CONTROL YOURSELF." and realized this is nothing anyone can do for us even God, as he gave free will, only we can do this. I saw this as an outline of no matter where we are in our lives of how HE wants us to live our lives. Yes it is true this is a letter still from Paul teaching Titus what and how to teach us, but as I read it and apply it in this "present age" I take it as an outline of how to live a Godly life. This is what I see.

1) Older Men
 a)Temperate
 b)Worthy of respect
 c)SELF-CONTROLLED
 d)Sound in faith,love and endurance

2) Older Women/Young Women
 a)Reverent
 b)Not slanderers or drunks
 c)Teachers of young women
c1)Loving of husbands and children
c2)SELF-CONTROLLED
c3)Busy at home
c4)Kind and faithful subject to husband

3)Young Men
 a) SELF-CONTROLLED
Teach them dignity,integrity, and soundness of speech by example.

Being SELF-CONTROLLED is in each of these, to me I think that's why it struck me as the most important thing for me to learn at this time, and I know when I read it again Ill have another take on it. In my life right now, I am focusing on being more Godly, so God shows me what I need, that is one of the reasons I love Spirit lead scripture the most. Please read the scripture for yourself and ask God what he'd like reviled to you, feel free to share in comments below if you'd like.

Definitions:

tem·per·ate

[tem-per-it, tem-prit] Show IPA

adjective

1.

moderate or self-restrained; not extreme in opinion, statement, etc.: a temperate response to an insulting challenge.

2.

moderate as regards indulgence of appetite or passion, especially in the use of alcoholic liquors.

3.

not excessive in degree, as things, qualities, etc.

4.

moderate in respect to temperature; not subject to prolonged extremes of hot or cold weather.

5.

Microbiology . (of a virus) existing in infected host cells but rarely causing lysis.

rev·er·ent  

/ˈrev(ə)rənt/

Adjective Feeling or showing deep and solemn respect: "a reverent silence".

Synonyms respectful - deferential - reverential

Lead by Spirit~ Titus 1; 10&11, and 16

                    From Paul to Titus,
 "To Titus my true son in our common      Faith:   Grace and Peace from God and Jesus Christ the Savior."


Titus 1; 10 & 11 and 16,  
10)For there are many rebellious people who engage in useless talk and deceive others, this is especially true of those who insist on circumcision for salvation.11) They must be silenced, because they are turning whole families away from the truth by their false teaching, and they do it only for dishonest gain.16) They claim to know God but by their actions deny him. They are detestable, dishonest and unfit for doing any good.

The back story: So I read in the Halley's Bible Handbook, the "rebellious people"
 were the church leaders, and the whole families, probably meant whole churches, because at that time as stated by Halley's they met in homes.


My Thoughts on how it applies to today: Evey day, every where we go we are hit, smacked, and bombarded with detestable, and dishonest teachings and people, it is up to us now to weed these out of our lives, to not listen to the false teachings everywhere around us, and to have the Grace to believe that what God has said is true, to have Grace like Jesus had. To never fallow teachings of untruth,I try to always remember, the only Shepard I have is Jesus and I am his sheep, and I strive to live accordingly.

Lets think, how does this apply to us, in 2013?  Please comment below your thoughts there is no wrong answer!

Lead by Spirit; Who is Titus

 Why: So I was reading along in Timothy and kept seeing Titus, I would think... Wow now that is a neat name, what is he about? I don't remember ever having heard of him before, so I thought this over and over before realizing God wants me to read about this Titus, I need to learn something from his letters! This is a small book in the Bible so for each of the three tiny chapters I will select one or two scriptures that speak to me and maybe we can learn about this man Titus and what he has to teach us together.

Who:  Titus was a Greek man who converted to Christianity.

What: He was a missionary and a pastor, who studied under Apostle Paul, and is the subject of a set of letters in the Bible. Possibly a Bishop of Crete who died peacefully in his old age.

Where: Greece, Crete, Rome. It is said Titus traveled  a lot with Paul.

When: 65 A.D.
The letters to Titus were probably written at the same time as Timothy 1.

S.O.A.P 3 the one I thought I lost :D

1 Timothy 4;16
Watch your life and doctrine closely,persevere in them, because if you do you will save both yourself and your hearers.

Application/Observation: This is said by Paul to young Timothy, telling him of a time when people will abandon faith and fallow teachings of the unholy or demons. It is a warning of the best ways to protect and guard against a weak church infrastructure. The scripture stood out to me, because it reminded me that in God we all have a future and a bright one at that. So as with our physical bodies, when we lack exercise, we become soft and weak, when we are soft and weak are bodies are more likely to be attacked by unseen illnesses and viruses, so it stands to reason, when we lack exorcise on the gospel and scriptures of Christ, that will then leave us open and vulnerable for attack by the unholy and demonic forces. I think it says to leaders of the Church to arm your selves and teach with the spirit in lead, let God have the control, speak from your heart and worry less about what you have planned to say. Personally I have been to spirit led church and I felt amazing power and so much glory for god in that room, it was magical and shook my soul, I felt God in that place. Isn't that what we all want?


Prayer: Dear Father, please be with me as I pray for myself and others Lord please help me to be open to listening to what is is you are wanting me to hear Lord and be with all the Paster's, Ministers, and Church Leaders as they examine your word, Lord and just allow them to worry less about how they may sound in sermon and what words they think their followers need to hear, and instead focus on bringing your Holy Spirit back in the four walls of the church and Lord speak through them. In Jesus name, Amen!

S.O.A.P 2

1 Tim 4; 7&8

Scripture Paraphrased: Don't believe in myths and wives tales, instead train yourself to be Godly. Physical training is good, but Godliness has value for everything now and later.

Application: I feel like we all aren't sure what to do to become more Godly, and I even asked this in my last blog in a way. so in thinking of physical training, what do we do? well we walk and run and lift weights to get our bodies in the shape they need to be in for us to run that run or score the goal, so wouldn't it then stand to reason that to become more Godly that we read more, study more, think and pray more? Ummm, yes! I have many questions about many things and I ask them and listen to the answers, but I don't get it...I mean really get it until I experience it for myself yes I maybe hard headed but hey that's me , I'm imperfect. Last week in a group I asked how, how do I become more godly and whats next after knowing that I am a sinner and make mistakes, whats next? Surly you cant just be a sinner and make mistakes and stay right there, shouldn't you make less and less mistakes? I was told come closer to God. Well I think that's where this advise from Paul to young Timothy comes in. You will train physically for a marathon so Godly training is reading scripture, praying about it and applying it to your life.

Prayer: Dear Lord, please draw me closer to you. Lord, help me make it more of a priority to get into your word, be with me when I do and help me Lord by showing me what you want me to see. Lord please help me be open to hear what you call me to do, and to never miss your calling. Lord sometimes I will fail but please help me to train so I will fail less and less and to Glorify you more. In Jesus name I pray, AMEN.

Timothy 2;9-11

I also want women to dress modestly, with decency and propriety, not with braided hair, or gold or pearls,or expencive clothes but with good deeds, appropraite for women who profess to worship GOD. A woman should learn in quietness and full submission.


Observation:
 What is this saying to me? Well honestly at first, it ruffled my feathers. However I thought, maybe im looking at this the wrong way, so I went to Halleys Bible Handbook suggested by a friend.
 Deffinitions:
 Submission~ being humble or compliant giving all control over to another.
Humble~ give all dominance, control, and power to another. not proud, unassertive, no self importance.

Application:

Submit all to God, as a woman do not be dominant, self important, strong, powerful, and independent in the church. Lean on God he is my rock, my protector, and my King. Submit myself completly to Him. Also it is not how you look, what you wear, how many jeweles you have, it is your charector, what you do for others and how you give of yourself.
Questions:
Is it ok to submit to God and not another mortal, is that true submission?
am I still a humble servant if I refuse to submit to no one except God?

Prayer:
God, please help me to submit to you and to you give all the glory, faith and fears. Help me father to be a more passionate , humble and godly woman, lead me lord into your direction and bring me closer to you, use me Lord and make me the woman you intended me to be, father just guide me in your ways and help me to glorify you in all I do.