The Beauty of Titus 2 Discipleship
Inside: We’re never too old to learn or too young to pour into others. A personal look at the beauty of Titus 2 discipleship.
Estimated reading time: 7 minutes
We weren’t meant to walk the Christian life alone. I’m so grateful God has given us the local church, where women in every season of life can come alongside one another, pray together, and encourage each other to live out His Word faithfully.
This excerpt from Homemaking Matters looks at the beautiful picture of discipleship we’re given in Titus 2 and reminds us that every Christian woman has something to give and something to receive.
The Role of Discipleship
The following is adapted from chapter 6, “The Beauty of Mentorship,” in Homemaking Matters: Living for God’s Glory in the Ordinary.
Titus 2 gives us a beautiful picture of older women investing in younger women, passing down truth through the way they live and the wisdom they share. That doesn’t always require a big age gap. Sometimes, the “older woman” is simply someone a few steps ahead. Maybe she’s been married a little longer or is in a different season of motherhood. We often find ourselves in both roles at once, learning from those ahead of us while also coming alongside someone else who is just beginning the journey. Whether single or married, new in the faith, or walking with the Lord for a while, each of us has something to give and something to receive as we walk through life together.
Some of my most valuable lessons didn’t come from a structured Bible study but from simply watching how another woman lived. I remember a season when I longed for a mentor, someone whose life reflected Christ, who could show me what faithfulness looked like as we walked through the ups and downs of life.
The Lord graciously answered that prayer when I met Jacki, a pastor’s wife whose love for the Lord overflowed into every part of her life. During a trip to Africa, I had the privilege of spending time with her in ministry and in the simple, day-to-day moments. She lived a life surrendered to Christ, and her love for the saints was evident in how she served and put the needs of others before herself. She took me under her wing, not with formal lessons but by simply living out her faith. Watching her showed me what a mature Christian woman looks like, someone who loves the Lord deeply and reflects that love in how she cares for those around her.
Titus 2 reminds us that discipleship is deeply relational. It’s not about having all the answers or leading big ministries. It’s about being available, letting younger women witness what it looks like to live for Christ in real life. They need to see how we respond when plans change or when conflicts arise. And more than that, they need to see what it means to trust God in the hard seasons.
Discipleship also means being honest. We don’t have to act like we have it all together. It’s about walking with Christ and inviting others to come along with us. Sharing our struggles and how the Lord meets us in them encourages younger women far more than pretending to have it all figured out. They need to know that walking with Christ is about daily dependence on Him, not perfection.
Living out our calling in practical ways doesn’t have to be complicated. It begins with being intentional in our friendships. Sometimes, discipleship begins with something as simple as asking someone to run errands with you or prepare a meal together. Hospitality is another beautiful way to live this out. It doesn’t need to be fancy; some of the most meaningful conversations happen in the middle of regular, daily life. Encouragement plays a big part. A quick text with a Bible verse or a reminder that you’re praying can speak deeply to someone’s heart. Most importantly, discipleship is about modeling faithfulness.
I love how discipleship often involves “doing life” together. It might mean folding laundry with another mom while chatting about how to manage your time more effectively or cooking dinner with a friend while sharing parenting struggles and encouragement. Sometimes, it’s just offering a listening ear.
We’re never too old to learn and never too young to pour into others.
If you’re wondering whether you have something to offer, trust that you do. If you’ve walked with the Lord, even for a little while, there’s someone who can learn from your example. You don’t need to have it all figured out; you just need to be willing. We’re never too old to learn and never too young to pour into others. Most of us are called to do both, learning from those ahead of us and encouraging those coming behind.
If you’re a younger woman, don’t hesitate to seek out someone older whose life reflects Christ. Ask her if she would be willing to meet occasionally to talk and pray together. And as you do, keep a teachable heart, ready to listen and learn. Wisdom isn’t just something that comes with time; it flows from a heart open to instruction and eager to follow the Lord. If you’re older, look around. There are younger women who would love to glean from your wisdom. Don’t underestimate the power of simply showing up and offering your time.
Discipleship reminds us that we are not meant to walk this path alone. The Lord uses these relationships to refine us and draw our hearts back to Him. As we pour into one another, we become living testimonies of His grace in a watching world.
Remembering Mama Jacki
Since writing these words, my dear Mama Jacki has gone home to be with the Lord.
I’m so thankful the Lord brought her into my life. She showed me what it looked like to love Christ and His people, not simply through her words but in how she lived. Her life was a beautiful example of the Titus 2 discipleship described in this chapter, and her influence on my life continues.
I first wrote about Jacki after our trip to Africa and shared some of the ways the Lord used her example to encourage and teach me. That post later helped inspire this section of Homemaking Matters. You can read more in The Example Set Before Me of a Titus 2 Woman.
Jacki’s memorial service was a beautiful testimony of a life lived faithfully for Jesus. If you’d like to learn more about the legacy she left, you can watch her service here.
About Homemaking Matters
This excerpt is adapted from Homemaking Matters: Living for God’s Glory in the Ordinary. The book offers biblical encouragement for seeing the work of our homes through the truth of God’s Word and living faithfully in the places He has called us to serve.
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