Titus 3:14. "And let ours also learn to maintain good works for necessary uses, that they be not unfruitful." BE DILIGENT TO COME I might feel that it is nobody else's business as to what I do and where I go But then I have to stop and think, "Don't others have a right to know What am I doing? Where am I going? What are my general plans?" The things I do and where I labor might have an effect on another man's.
It is not out of place to consider others and the labor in which they engage For me to expect their fellowship and not tell them is not fair; none of them is a sage As best I can, to those who labor in another part of the harvest field I will let them know what I am doing, and to God's wise guidance I yield.- Not everyone does the same work as others. God gave us different gifts to use It is up to me to fit well into the work, so that I my liberty do not abuse The Spirit of God does guide, I believe, and will not lead to conflicting situations When we are under His control, we will all be brought to His chosen destinations.
If one asks me to go, and the timing seems right, and his authority I respect If at all possible, I will respond to his call and not linger nor neglect That which is an open door through which I should go, and the work given to fulfill I will do one thing, and my brothers another, and we will remain in fellowship still.
"Father, I can kind of sense how Titus felt when he first read this letter from Paul. He must have felt a bit overwhelmed because the people he had to deal with were his own countrymen, and "A prophet is not without honor, save in his own country." For him to be responsible to "set in order things that are wanting," would have challenged his authority among the leadership already in Crete. Then to teach the different ages of people how to
"adorn the doctrine of God our Savior in all things" would have really put him on the spot himself. "To maintain good works" would have been pretty clear to him. But all of this together must have made him turn to Thee often for the strength and wisdom needed. I, too, would like to have the wisdom, grace, and patience as well as the strength needed to do Thy work in the way it deserves. I am asking Thee to be for me all that I need to do Thy will. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.