NOVEMBER 20 - BLESSED HOPE
READ Titus 2
The book of Titus encourages people of all ages to live proper lives as Christians.
INSIGHT
The knowledge of Christ must effect a transformation in our lives so that our attitudes and actions will “adorn the doctrine of God” (v. 10). The words we speak will influence others only if our actions support our words. God has redeemed us from the slavery of sin, assuring us of “the blessed hope” of the coming of Christ (v. 13). Because we will one day be delivered from this world, we are to live soberly, righteously, and godly in the present age, fixing our faith on the coming of “the blessed hope.” This means we must be good stewards of the things of this world and live for the things Jesus would live for if He were in our place.
PRAYER
Because we can joyfully look ahead to a new life in another world, we praise our God:
My lips will glorify you
Because your faithful love is better than life.
So I will bless you as long as I live;
At your name, I will lift up my hands.
You satisfy me as with rich food;
My mouth will praise you with joyful lips.
Because you are my helper;
I will rejoice in the shadow of your wings
(Psalm 63:3-5, 7).
Pause for praise and thanksgiving. Now pray this confession to the Lord as you seek to keep your life free from sin:
But you, Lord,
Be gracious to me and raise me up;
Then I will repay them.
Blessed be the Lord God of Israel,
From everlasting to everlasting.
Amen and amen (Psalm 41:10, 13).
Confess any sins that the Holy Spirit brings to your mind, and pray this affirmation to the Lord:
Now without faith it is impossible to please God, since the one who draws near to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him (Hebrews 11:6).
As you make your requests known to the Lord, include:
Finally, offer this closing prayer to the Lord:
Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you believe so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit (Romans 15:13).
The book of Titus encourages people of all ages to live proper lives as Christians.
INSIGHT
The knowledge of Christ must effect a transformation in our lives so that our attitudes and actions will “adorn the doctrine of God” (v. 10). The words we speak will influence others only if our actions support our words. God has redeemed us from the slavery of sin, assuring us of “the blessed hope” of the coming of Christ (v. 13). Because we will one day be delivered from this world, we are to live soberly, righteously, and godly in the present age, fixing our faith on the coming of “the blessed hope.” This means we must be good stewards of the things of this world and live for the things Jesus would live for if He were in our place.
PRAYER
Because we can joyfully look ahead to a new life in another world, we praise our God:
My lips will glorify you
Because your faithful love is better than life.
So I will bless you as long as I live;
At your name, I will lift up my hands.
You satisfy me as with rich food;
My mouth will praise you with joyful lips.
Because you are my helper;
I will rejoice in the shadow of your wings
(Psalm 63:3-5, 7).
Pause for praise and thanksgiving. Now pray this confession to the Lord as you seek to keep your life free from sin:
But you, Lord,
Be gracious to me and raise me up;
Then I will repay them.
Blessed be the Lord God of Israel,
From everlasting to everlasting.
Amen and amen (Psalm 41:10, 13).
Confess any sins that the Holy Spirit brings to your mind, and pray this affirmation to the Lord:
Now without faith it is impossible to please God, since the one who draws near to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him (Hebrews 11:6).
As you make your requests known to the Lord, include:
- Faithfulness with your finances
- Revival among Christians in America
- Whatever else is on your heart
Finally, offer this closing prayer to the Lord:
Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you believe so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit (Romans 15:13).
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