Titus

In 2 Corinthians 2, Paul tells a story about his trip to Troas and finding an “open door” for ministry there.  But he couldn't walk through it because Titus wasn't there.

Later in chapter 7, this is what he says, “For when we came into Macedonia, we had no rest, but we were harassed at every turn—conflicts on the outside, fears within. But God, who comforts the downcast, comforted us by the coming of Titus and not only by his coming but also by the comfort you had given him.”

Paul and his buddies were in rough shape, but God sent his friend to encourage them.

Today, Nancy and I leave for Asia. It’s the first time we've had a chance to be there, since we left the team nearly four years ago. We love those guys and are excited to have the chance to visit. 

They are a hard working group of men and women. This week they are celebrating the 100^th radio station God has allowed us to open in Asia. 

These guys aren't in the mess that Paul was in. It’s a healthy team, that’s doing well and doing good work. But they do work in some dangerous places, travel exhaustively around the region and pay a price for the lives they live. 

Our prayer is that Nancy and I will be able to be Titus for them. That we won’t get in the way of the work being done, but will be able to come alongside them, work with them and encourage them in the journey God has called them to.

What’s awesome is you can be a Titus as well. You can pick a missionary from your church, adopt him or her and intentionally engage.

It doesn't have to be much. Commit to sending an email once a month. You’d be amazed by how a note from home can lift the spirit of someone who feels far away and forgotten.

Please pray with us that we will know and understand the needs of our folks in AP and be able to help them. Then engage. You may be the encouragement someone needs to walk through that door, God has opened for ministry.