Ready for Every Good Work

Titus 3:1-7 Remind them to be submissive to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work, to speak evil of no one, to avoid quarreling, to be gentle, and to show perfect courtesy toward all people. For we ourselves were once foolish, disobedient, led astray, slaves to various passions and pleasures, passing our days in malice and envy, hated by others and hating one another.  But when the goodness and loving kindness of God our Savior appeared, he saved us, not because of works done by us in righteousness, but according to his own mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewal of the Holy Spirit, whom he poured out on us richly through Jesus Christ our Savior, so that being justified by his grace we might become heirs according to the hope of eternal life. God's word does change you! You can not listen and really hear and not be changed. No matter who you are or what you have done, God still loves you. He sent His only Son, Jesus Christ, to die for sinners. Romans 5:7-8 For one will scarcely die for a righteous person--though perhaps for a good person one would dare even to die-- but God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. If someone tries to judge you, remember this, we are all equal at the foot of the cross. You don't change, God does the changing by the power of His word working in your heart. I am sure of this because I have witnessed His mercy.Father, we cling to Your word. It feeds us what we need to grow in Your grace. Lord, melt our hearts and let us love all people in Your name for we were once lost and You gave us hope through Your Son Jesus. Amen