Hello everyone, I’m here to talk about our focus. Today I was reading from Titus 2:11-15. Which states “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 in this present age while we wait for the blessed hope- the glorious appearing of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ who gave himself for us to redeem us from all wickedness and to purify for himself a people that are his very own, eager to do what is good. These, then, are the things you should teach. Encourage and rebuke with all authority. Do not let anyone despise you.”

As I read this, the first half of it reminds me of what His intent is and what we should doing. Its the second part that hits home. Starting with the word “eager” and going from there. Eager to do what is good. Are we at that point in our walks? Are we eager to do?

So, how do we get to be eager? A first step is to get purified. This is from the only one who can do it. Jesus Christ. Purified is a strong place to be in. But with Jesus this is more than possible. At the very least we need to be cleansed. In Malachi 3:1-5 it talks of a “messenger” who will purify like that of a launderers soap. It also goes into many of the same area’s as Titus.

After purify comes living upright, godly and self-controlled lives. We can only do this with Jesus as the center of our lives. At which point it now becomes challenging for us. We need to give up control of our lives and let Him have the control. Now we are at a place where we can get to become eager ( yes we will make mistakes, but we also know how and who can pick us up again). Its all about the relationship we have with Jesus. We need to work at it every day .

When we get going in this path we can and most likely will be persecuted. But isn’t better to be persecuted for doing something then nothing. Saying things like “what have I done?” At that point I can hear Jesus saying “exactly.” Why not give them a reason to be mad. And at the same time maybe we will be able to lead people to the door. Giving them a opportunity to become part of God’s family.

Eager is more than a word. Its a place we need to be in. A place that start to show results of our obedience to God’s word and way for our lives.

Be blessed, Ken