“At one time we too were foolish, disobedient, deceived and enslaved by all kinds of passions and pleasures.” (Titus 3:3a)
Read Titus 3:1–15.
We are learners, not just tellers. Not just opinion-aters. We are disciples, making disciples, while still being discipled, by Jesus.
This is a humbling truth — no-one is beyond learning, and no-one is beyond grace. The moment we forget where we came from, we risk becoming harsh rather than helpful and judgemental rather than gentle. That’s why we are called to teach with compassion, not superiority.
Paul, the author of this passage, understood this firsthand. Before encountering Christ, he was Saul — a man who persecuted Christians in his fierce quest for genocide, convinced he was serving God (Acts 26). But when Jesus met him on the road to Damascus, grace shattered his old life and rewrote his future (Acts 9). Paul’s transformation was not just a moment of enlightenment. It was a radical reorientation of his heart.
Think about the people who have shaped your life. The ones who influenced you most likely weren’t those who made you feel small, but those who met you where you were and walked alongside you in your growth. Paul experienced this too — not only through Christ’s direct intervention but through believers like Ananias, who welcomed and guided him despite his past (Acts 9). Likewise, we are called to extend the same patience, humility and grace to others, remembering that we, too, are still being shaped by God.
And here is our hope: God is still in the business of transforming lives. Just as He pursued Paul and changed his heart, He actively seeks those who are lost. And He often works through us. No-one is beyond His reach, and He longs for all to experience the power of His grace.
Our role is simple yet profound: To love, to reflect His grace, and to trust that God is moving in hearts, just as He continues to move in ours.
Prayer
Lord, I thank You for the people You have brought into my life and helped to shape my life. I am truly blessed that You, through Your grace and mercy, continue to provide direction in my life, working through those I come in contact with.
Stay encouraged!
Pastor Mike
