Titus 3:12
“When I send Artemas to you, or Tychicus, be diligent to come to me to Nicopolis, for I have determined to winter there.”
What does Titus 3:12 mean?
Paul is giving Titus practical instructions about travel plans, showing us that even spiritual leaders care about the everyday details of life. He's asking Titus to join him for the winter in Nicopolis once Paul sends someone reliable to take over Titus's work on Crete, which tells us that Paul doesn't want to leave his church without leadership. This simple request reveals something beautiful: Paul valued Titus's companionship and wanted him nearby, and he was thoughtful enough to arrange for the church to be cared for in Titus's absence. For anyone serving others, this is a gentle reminder that taking time to rest and be with people we care about isn't selfish—it's necessary and good.