Contemplative Bible Reading

Titus 1:1 (New Living Translation)

This letter is from Paul, a slave of God and an apostle of Jesus Christ. I have been sent to proclaim faith to those God has chosen and to teach them to know the truth that shows them how to live godly lives.

Paul is writing to his friend Titus. Paul introduces his letter by describing his mission in life: proclaim faith in God. Paul seeks to teach the truth that shows people how to live godly lives.

Paul isn’t teaching math; Paul isn’t teaching farming skills. Paul teaches ways to live godly lives. “This is closer to God than that.” Plain, simple, beneficial.

Want to live more like God? Read on.

Those words are true today. Want to live more like God? Read on. Read the Bible and read it a few times more. I have read the Bible one end to the other a few dozen times. I am slow, so I am just starting to catch onto these things. These truths that lead to godly lives are in the Bible. I just have to do better and read with an open heart and mind. Thank you God for your patience.