Do not live with the spirit of fear!
For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.
2 Timothy 1:7 King James Version
THOUGHTS ABOUT TODAY’S VERSE…
Power! We (as humans) love the concept of power. When it is Godly power, might does make right. Because Godly power will always be accompanied by love and administered in love, with the mind of Christ (a sound mind). God has given us His Holy Spirit (the power), Himself (agape or the God kind of love), and Jesus our example (a sound mind). These three together make a person’s life effective. Live life to its fullest through Christ; not as a closet Christian, afraid of standing true and firm, but as one who lives by God’s power, shares God’s love, and displays God’s virtues. One who isn’t afraid that the world might find out they are a Christian, God forbid. The world isn’t afraid of sharing their homosexual garbage and other immoralities with us why should we be afraid of sharing Jesus and our faith with them. It is after all what the Bible says we are to do! “And He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature.” (Mark 16:15) Be always ready to minister in God’s power and Love, with the wisdom of God through the mind of Christ, in season and out.
MY PRAYER…
Holy Father God, You are without comparison in Your majesty and might. I have no right of my own to come into Your presence, and yet You have invited me there with Your love and by Your grace, through Christ. You are my Rock, my Fortress, and my Strength. I depend upon Your Love, Guidance, Power, and Your grace to sustain me through my storms and to reclaim me from my stumbles. I thank You that You have not given me a spirit of fear, but one of power, and love, and a sound (disciplined) mind through Christ. I want to be ready both in season and out from this day forward to proclaim Your Gospel to all the world. Help me Father to be diligent to prepare my heart. You are without comparison in all the world. I give you all glory and praise forevermore.
In Jesus name.
Amen