Daily Walk Through the New Testament
January 27
Read Titus 2:9-3:15
Have you ever watched a home makeover TV show? The whole show builds toward a “big reveal” moment when a family in great need gets to see the finished product of their house made completely new. Watching that family discover all that has been accomplished for them is often a very emotional experience. The celebration, the joy, the tears — what a moment!
Twice in today’s passage Paul used the word appeared (2:11; 3:4). This word comes from a Greek word that means “to show forth, exhibit, or shine the light upon” something or someone. The Bible teaches there was a specific “big reveal” moment in history when God pulled back the curtain and shined the light on His grace, kindness, and love for the world. The world experienced this moment when God took on human flesh in the Person of Jesus Christ, entered humanity, and accomplished the amazing plan of redemption for us all. And it was more than a moment. The tense of the verb appeared indicates the impact is still being felt today. Can you imagine the rejoicing in heaven that must have taken place as the angels finally began to understand the mystery of God’s plan? The celebration, the joy, the tears — what a moment!
And don’t forget that Titus 2:13 reminds us there is one more “big reveal” moment coming. The One who came is coming again. We will see with our own eyes the finished work of His hands! The celebration, the joy, the tears — what a moment!