People and events can so often dilute the confidence within the gifts and ministries that God has given us. We need this same reminder Paul gave Timothy.
“For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline. ” (2 Timothy 1 v 7)
The Spirit does not operate in cowardly, paralysing fear preventing us from fulfilling our call.
The Spirit does not move with anxiety, the shrinking feeling that you cannot do what He is calling you to do.
No.
The Spirit moves with a supernatural capability, enabling you to do what you cannot accomplish in your own strength. That may be to forgive someone who has hurt you or to keep going when you just want to give up.
The Spirit moves with a sacrificial love that moves you to pay the highest cost to reach the highest good for others. Even when it is difficult you love. Even when you are opposed you are gracious.
The Spirit moves with truth so that when circumstances seem to overwhelm you that you regain your footing by seeing things through a different perspective.
As you fan into flame the gifting that God has given you, invite the Holy Spirit to move amongst you with power, love and self-discipline.
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