Titus Blog 2

“Tell slaves to be submissive to their masters and to give satisfaction in every respect; they are not to talk back, not to pilfer, but to show complete and perfect fidelity, so that in everything they may be an ornament to the doctrine of God our Savior.” Titus 2: 9-10

I am not a worker who does not get paid, but when I read verses like these, I instantly think of the times that I work. When applying verses like this to myself, I read them more like “Tell workers to be submissive rot their bosses…” for bosses have authority at work. While working, a person represents the company that pays them. No glory is brought to God if a worker who follows Him dishonors his boss in some way.

Therefore, this verse is a good reminder.

“…so that [older women] may encourage the young women to love their husbands, to love their children, to be self-controlled, chaste, good managers of the household, kind, being submissive to their husbands, so that the word of God may not be discredited.” Titus 2: 4-5

One thing that I miss about The Crossing is the women’s group. I could listen to them for hours because they are so wise! They come together once a week and speak love over each other. They share prayer requests for members of their family. Often, they pray over Pastor John and his wife and children. They always have such beautiful things to say about the Church. My favorite question to hear them answer is “What is the Lord doing in your life?” Opinions are valued in their group and are encouraged. Everyone is seen as a gift of God. When I watch them, I see what a woman in the Lord is supposed to look like. Praise God!