Be a Titus!

William Barclay writes, “One of the highest of human duties is the duty of encouragement…it is easy to laugh at men’s ideals; it is easy to pour cold water on their enthusiasm; it is easy to discourage others. The world is full of such discouragers. But we have a duty to encourage one another. Many a time a word of praise or thanks or appreciation or cheer has kept a man on his feet. Blessed is the man who speaks such a word.” The apostle Paul writes: “Outside, trouble was on every hand…within us, our hearts were full of dread and fear. Then God who cheers those who are discouraged refreshed us by the arrival of Titus. Not only was his presence a joy, but also the news that he brought” (2 Corinthians 7:5-7 ). So, be a Titus – encourage someone today.

Peter Morphew
Chaplain