“He must hold firm to the trustworthy word as taught, so that he may be able to give instruction in sound doctrine and also to rebuke those who contradict it” (Titus 1:9).
Hold firm! How many are tempted to be nothing to nobody all the time? Hold firm to what you have been given. The world rides on the tossing waves of whatever the trend may be. Give it a year, it will change. The Lord is the same yesterday, today, and forever. Hold firm to what you have been taught so that you may be able to instruct and rebuke those who contradict it. Be trustworthy.
Lord, You know where I have been tossed about. You know where I am not the person I should be. You know where I have compromised. I know these things. Help me to repent and stand firm in the faith You have given me so that I may be guided by Your goodness and mercy. Lead me, Lord, in the way of everlasting life. Bring me to the place where I am trustworthy and able to resist the ever-changing whims of this world.
Lord Jesus, You held fast so that I would have to opportunity to live the gift of faith You have given me. Guide me, O Lord, in order that I may now and always abide in the truth of life You make possible through grace. In You, Lord, is life and apart from You is nothing. Lead me to live under the sound doctrine and way of life found in You. Guide me today and every day to live humbly with You as my Savior. Amen.
