Titus 3:12
12 When [hotan] I shall send [pempo] Artemas [Artemas] unto [pros] thee [se], or [e] Tychicus [Tuchikos], be
diligent [spoudazo] to come [erchomai] unto [pros] me [me] to [eis] Nicopolis [Nikopolis]: for [gar] I have
determined [krino] there [ekei] to winter [paracheimazo]. KJV-Interlinear
12 When I send Artemas or
Tychicus to you, make every effort to come to me at Nicopolis, for I have
decided to spend the winter there. NASB
Artemas means gift of
Artemis (spelled with an i, who was the Greek goddess
that watched over nature for humans and animals). Artemas also means, something ready.
Tychicus means chance,
fortune, fortuitous.It would seem that
Tychicus was a one in a million person (Pauls good fortune) that spent a great
deal of time with Paul on his journeys, and Tychicus was one of the primary
messengers who delivered various of Pauls letters to the many cities in Asia
Minor and elsewhere.
Nicopolis is not
mentioned much in the Bible.It appears
to be the city located in Western Greece on the gulf just off the Black
Sea.And though it is not mentioned in
any of the typical three journeys of Paul, its mention here only indicates that
Paul traveled to many more places, than have been revealed in the scriptures.
His spending the
winter, also indicates that he stayed in places, from time to time, for an
extended period of time.
Likewise, Paul
surrounded himself with people who had unique skills, for dealing with the many
obstacles of spreading the gospel, and with the establishment of churches or
study groups, in that first century.
Everyone has a skill of
some sort.Remember the mention of
Tychicus in the Book of Philemon, who was the intermediary between Onesimus and
Philemon?So, Tychicus was more than a
mere messenger or deliverer of the mail.
Titus was a trouble
shooter and organizer.And the Bible mentions
many folks of which we have no clue as to their role in life. Likewise, there are many more folks of whom
we have no mention in the Bible, yet we know by the application of common
sense, that many thousands and tens of thousands of people participated in that
first century spreading of the gospel and doctrine.
Then there are the many
other centuries right up until our current day.
Neither you nor I have
a mention in the Bible, nor in the world news, yet we are
among the silent influence on history, that is known only in heaven.
No matter what your
circumstances, you can be a hero.A hero
that will be recognized by the Lord at the appropriate time and place in
heaven.You may only change diapers, but
that makes no difference.
This world will never
recognize a diaper changer, or a ditch digger, or anyone who does not comply
with the world s standards for public celebrityship.
Your occupation in this
world is irrelevant to your spiritual life.
Your circumstances are irrelevant to your spiritual life.
If you think your life
is tough, then trust me, there are many more folks in other parts of the world,
that are far worse off than you will ever be.
And if you have been
with this study for any length of time, then you know that by the time the
Rapture occurs, the worlds spiritual state will be in terrible shape, thus the
shock of the Rapture, to kick start a spiritual revival in those folks that will
be left behind.And their time, the
Tribulation, will be the worst period of time in all of human history for
spiritual growth, but many will advance in their spiritual lives regardless of
the massive falling apart of the world.
So, no matter who you are,
or where you live, or what you do, or what your circumstances are in life,
there is hope for you.All you have to
do is get with your daily study, and stick with it, and God will reveal to you,
in due course, your role in life.
Your situation is
irrelevant as well.Bible study,
produces spiritual growth, produces discernment, produces wisdom, produces a
better life for you.
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