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Worth Watching

You would think a bunch of hard-driving hockey players wouldn’t have to fear someone as non-threatening as a believer in Jesus. But that wasn’t the case with the National Hockey League’s Washington Capitals when they acquired Jean Pronovost.

“Keep an eye on the new guy,” the players were warned.

Two teammates who watched Pronovost closely were Mike Gartner and Ryan Walter. As they observed his life, they saw something they liked—his Christian testimony.

Soon Mike and Ryan were attending Bible studies with Jean. And in time both players turned their lives over to Jesus.

What is it about genuine believers that some people find irresistible?

The apostle Paul talked about some of those inviting qualities in his letter to Titus. He mentioned traits like love and patience, wisdom, good works and integrity, and truth that no one can speak evil of.

If you’re a believer, others are keeping an eye on you. They want to know if there’s anything genuine about you and your faith that draws them to God.

As people observe your life, what do they see?

Let’s heed Paul’s advice and—by God’s power and guidance—make sure our life is worth watching.

Dave Branon

Which characteristics listed in the book of Titus do you need to work on? Why is this so, and what steps might you take to address it?

Heavenly Father, my prayer is that You will help me live so that when people watch me they’ll want to know Christ.