From here it finishes the greeting to Titus, of whom the book is named after. I like how it doesn't say a particular group from that time frame or such like you would see today. It says "a true son in our common faith:" There isn't the division present here that is often seen today.
He then blesses Titus with grace, mercy, and peace. I love how these three themes appear throughout the Bible. Pastors seem to not want to bring false encouragement. Friends and families don't want false hope. To offer grace, mercy, and peace without saying something about being persecuted or going through tough times is unheard of. If you prayer for healing, it is assumed that they won't be healed and that you had better have a fail safe prayer. Yet without conditions, grace, mercy, and peace are offered.
Why? Because their faith is strong. There can be grace amid destruction. There can be mercy in this unfair life. There can be peace in the worst of times. We can trust God to keep His promises. All of them.
This is a place where I am study God's Word for myself. I am a bit of a historian so also including some research into the culture of the times and people that I come across as I read the Bible will be here too. This is just a way for me to share what I learn with others as well as feel like I am being held accountable for keeping up with my devotions. I am lazy by nature and need that small check and balance.
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