Fully Trusted...

 Today's Readings: OT - Hosea 4 / NT + Titus 2

"... but to show that they can be fully trusted, so that in every way they will make the teaching about God our Savior attractive." - Titus 2:10

I used to take my van to Frank's garage whenever it needed repair. I also bought gas from Frank, even though his price was a little higher than other stations. Why in the world would I do such a thing you might ask? It's simple; Frank was friendly, honest and he did good work. He never replaced anything on my van that didn't need replacing. I was attracted to Frank's garage because he could be fully trusted.

The church grows when believers are genuine. Paul knew that being the real thing had to be seen in the work place as well as the worship center. The message of Christ is exciting, joyful and hopeful; it's full of promise in every way. But if the world can't see it working in the believer's life, they will never be attracted to Christ. They need to see that God's people are genuine and can be fully trusted.

You are being watched my brother and sister in Christ. When you think your employer and fellow employees, to whom you have witnessed, have turned a deaf ear, they are watching you. They are looking for the real thing and if they find that you are genuine in your daily conduct, they will be attracted to Christ, because you can be fully trusted. 

  

Tomorrow's Readings: OT - Hosea 5-6 / NT +  Titus 3