Surviving Winter

Devotional by Evangelist Tim Green

Titus 3:12-13 I have determined there to winter. Bring Zenas the lawyer and Apollos on their journey diligently, that nothing be wanting unto them.

Snow, ice, stalled cats, heating bills, and below-zero temperatures await many of us in the days ahead. For some of you snowbirds--well, you can quit laughing up your short sleeves now and just thank God you're in a land of palm trees and sand fleas!

In our text, Paul has written to Titus and is requesting something from him, Zenas and Apollos that all of us can use in our lives. His initial desire is for Titus to come and spend the duration of winter with him. Paul is seeking companionship. The great apostle Paul needed the warm countenance of his friend to help endure the cold blasts of winter. Oh, to have a friend like that! Oh, to be a friend like that!

Paul desires that Zenas, a lawyer, accompany Titus to the warmth of his fire. Another word for lawyer is counsellor. Paul is seeking the shelter of good counsel amidst the storms of life. I caution you to be careful about making life-changing decisions in the midst of a wintertime experience.

Finally, Paul desires a "warm up" from Apollos. This young protege was mighty in the Scriptures. We need the glow of God's Word during the icy days of the winter solstice. The warmth of spiritual advice is like a cup of hot chocolate on a cold winter's day.

As the blizzards blow and the ice breaks the limbs of life, may this volume warm you today.