Well-Ordered Life

Nonsensical - I like that word! Its root word, nonsense, stirs my memory to countless comical antics of days-gone-by of Mister Bill and our three boys. All foolishness aside, Scripture instructs Believers: "For the grace of God has appeared, bringing Salvation to all men, instructing us to deny ungodliness and worldly desires and to live sensibly, righteously and Godly in the present age." (Titus 2:11-12). In this world, to deny ourselves seems irrational-illogical (nonsensical), however, that's exactly what we are instructed to do in order to live a sensibly holy life! Verse 13 explains why: "Looking for the Blessed Hope and the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior, Christ Jesus." A well-ordered, sensible, forward-looking life in anticipation of Jesus' return. I recall fondly those days of the guys' utter nonsense yet I care nothing for a spiritual life devoid of direction. Oh, for grace to deny myself and embrace the Godly ... well-ordered life!