2 Corinthians 7:13b (ESV) — … And besides our own comfort, we rejoiced still more
at the joy of Titus, because his spirit has been refreshed by you all.
NOTE: It is amazing
what a good witness can do. Obviously, we want to proclaim Christ to as many as
possible, but our witness affects our Christian brothers and sisters as well.
The obedience of the Corinthians to Paul's harsh letter refreshed Titus and gave
him joy. This is the impact of real Christian fellowship, not talking about
work or sports, but talking about the work of God in one's life. What is God
doing? How is God changing you? What is God teaching you? What have you learned
this last year in walking with God? This is all very encouraging stuff that
refreshes one another. But if we don't have a witness, a life being shaped by
Jesus, we can't make that kind of impact on other believers around us.
PRAYER: Father, I
pray in this new year we would walk in a deeper relationship with you. I pray
we would really get to know you. And I pray that relationship would revitalize
us, such that we have a witness not just to the world but to other believers. We
desire a life that refreshes others and gives others joy. Change us, mold us,
and recreate us for your work and service.
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