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Titus 2:11-12 For the grace of God has been revealed, bringing salvation to all people. 12 And we are instructed to turn from godless living and sinful pleasures. We should live in this evil world with wisdom, righteousness, and devotion to God, 13 while we look forward with hope to that wonderful day when the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ, will be revealed. 14 He gave his life to free us from every kind of sin, to cleanse us, and to make us his very own people, totally committed to doing good deeds.
 
WHAT is salvation? It is God rescuing us from sin, isn’t it? Salvation means we are right with God. We will enter into heaven when our time on earth is complete. And, if you can believe it,  salvation is even so much more! Paul lists here several ways salvation affects our lives right now.
   First, we turn from godless ways and sinful desires. This is a significant challenge in our new life. Old habits and thoughts are very difficult to put away. Yet, we must have the attitude we will do all things necessary to live in God’s holy truth. This is surely possible as the Spirit indwells our souls. He will help us live in this evil world with wisdom, righteousness, and devotion to God. When the world seems to overwhelm our hearts and minds, these are good words to encourage and strengthen us.
   We will enjoy additional strength while we look forward with hope to that wonderful day when the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ, will be revealed. Hopeful living is living in the great promise God has delivered to us through the gospel. How marvelous to know that God is so good and loving to choose us to this destiny. Salvation living is true hope living. Why wait until heaven to enjoy it? You can trust God’s words because he gave his life to free us from every kind of sin, to cleanse us, and to make us his very own people. The God who spoke the universe into existence has spoken your life into eternity.
   Be eager to live totally committed to doing good deeds, so you will show the Good LORD to a broken world. God is with you now!