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"For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind".
2 Timothy 1:7 NKJV
Paul wrote to Timothy telling him to stir up the gift of God which is in you v6. Timothy, was a faithful man and had been placed, by Paul, as the pastor of the Ephesus church. Now Timothy was capable but, he had a tendency to be quite timid. He would have to change this as, some of the men in the church were strong characters.
Therefore, Paul encouraged him to drop the fear. Fear, focuses on the situation and abilities to cope, rather than what God can do to help. Following fear will obliterate all opportunities to overcome. So, Paul encouraged him to stir up the gift of God which he received when he laid hands on him earlier. Stirring up this gift, would also help Timothy to change his thinking and, re-kindle the flame that had been in him. In other words, Paul was encouraging him to grab hold of the power (courage), compassion (love) and self control (sound mind) and he will be able to stand.
When we sit by a fire, we tend to poke it back into life. A fire left to itself, will always burn out. The Greek word for this is anazopureo which means to kindle afresh or to keep in full flame.
So, this not only applied to Timothy but, also to each one of us. We need to re-ignite that fire that was once burning within us and keep it burning. We have a lot to accomplish for Jesus before He comes and, we need to be strong enough to be able to stand against whatever may try to block us. Therefore, don't look at fear and become intimidated by it; cast it aside and forge a way forward in the name of Jesus. This is what you are here on earth for!
If you don't know Jesus or, have fallen away, why not say this prayer right now:
Lord Jesus, I have sinned
I ask you to forgive me and be my Lord and Saviour. Please come into my heart, fill me with Your Spirit and give me a brand new start today. In Jesus' Name. Amen'
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