"Therefore, I remind you to stir up the gift of God which is in you through the laying on of my hands". 2 Timothy 1:6 NKJV
Many people have to be reminded of the gift that dwells within them. We need to remember that God, when He saved us, gave us a certain gifting that is unique to ourselves. Through fear and embarrassment, you may try and sit on this gifting hoping that it will go unnoticed. Well, you need to be reminded that God will not forget. He will not sweep your gift under the table as if it doesn't exist. He called you; He equipped you and He is eager for you to get up and get going.
Let's look at this a little closer. Like the eagle we addressed yesterday, it has to stir up it's young so that they will leave their comfort zone and get on with what they need to get on with. God is no different, He will stir you up until, you are able to stir yourself up in order to carry out His direction. Come on, you know deep inside that God wants to use you somehow or send you somewhere, you can't hide it no longer. He has begun stirring you up and your heart is beating with anticipation. The next thing is for you to stir yourself up.
How do I stir myself up, you may ask? With hard work and dedication is the answer. You need to get in deeper with your friend Jesus and re-kindle and re-ignite your faith, get your spirit overflowing with His Spirit. You cannot be passive about this. You have a gift and God intends you to use it. It needs to be kept fresh and vibrant. Remember, athletes need to train. They beat their bodies until they are in tip-top shape. You need to do this. As I've said, God is stirring you up to stir yourself up.
Jonah tried to runaway from doing what God wanted him to do. Read the book of Jonah and you will find that, no matter how Jonah protested, God still had His way and Jonah did some preaching. Your gift may not include being a preacher, but it may involve writing poetry, painting, writing a book or working with the young or old. The sky is the limit for God's gifting. The thing is, if you don't obey God, you will be miserable and full of guilt because of your disobedience.
Let me put it this way, God is calling YOU! Don't try to hide, runaway or try to persuade God to use someone else. Moses tried that and failed. He wants you. Are you going to answer His call to you today?
Copyright 2021 Grahame Howard
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