Fearful?

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2 Timothy 1:7

“For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline.”

Through this letter, all who take up the cross and follow Jesus are charged to complete the ministry that God has given them, through the life-giving power of Christ’s resurrection.

As Paul writes to Timothy from a Roman prison he gently and firmly challenges him to Rome to carry the work of Christ forward. Paul reminds Timothy of his genuine faith, rooted and grounded in his grandmother and his mother. Timothy’s faith was authentic and strong and he was to pick up the torch and carry it in Paul’s absence. Paul prepares him mentally and emotionally for the suffering that may be ahead as he works for the sake of the Gospel, yet encourages him to cultivate the spiritual gifts that God has given him to further enhance the work of the Lord. In other words, Timothy, it won’t be easy street, but you must remain true, loyal and steadfast in your faith. This message is for us today and for the sake of the gospel message of salvation, we must rise to the challenge of spreading the Word of Truth. God wants His people to get up in Jesus name and fight the good fight of faith, running with perseverance to take a hold of the same power that Paul knew and had at his disposal. Paul didn’t just talk it, he lived it out even in the face of adversity and through the threat of the prison cell.

Let’s rise from our seats of complacency and compromise and allow the Lord to stir up a passion within us for the salvation of the lost! There is no room for fear when we are equipped with God’s spiritual gifts, His presence, His power, His victory and a passion to serve Christ at all cost.

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Hang In There!

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Romans 5: 3, 4, 5

“We can rejoice too, when we run into problems and trials, for we know that they help us develop endurance and endurance develops strength of character. And character strengthens our confident hope of salvation. And this hope will not lead to disappointment because we know how dearly God loves us, because He has given us the Holy Spirit to fill our hearts with His love.”

Paul speaks to all in Rome called to be saints.He points out that all are under God’s judgment of guilt. But God’s gift of justification (just as if we had never sinned) is the very heart of the Gospel. This justification, or grace, covers us, giving us allowance to enter into the presence of the King of Kings at anytime. To have the ear of a King when we choose to is unheard of. Esther risked her life to come before King Ahasuerus for the safety of her people. She was granted grace! What a privilege and what cause we have to rejoice in the hope of the glory of God! Our Gospel isn’t mere words but a life changing gift with justification bringing us Peace with God and a glorious future with the promise of productive suffering. What a springboard for us to glory in our difficulties. God customizes them to our needs and works through them to mould us, mature us and shape our character. He is our strength coach developing in us a “hang in there” attitude with confidence in His faithfulness!

Psalm 46: 1 reminds us that, “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.” He is faithful and over and over and over again, His faithfulness to bring us through and builds our confidence in Him. It’s in that quiet confidence in my Lord that I “trust” Him in difficult times and gain my strength. When the going is tough, He’s there to guide, and direct our steps. One of my favorite verses of comfort in times of despair is Isaiah 30: 15 “For thus the Lord GOD, the Holy One of Israel, has said, “In repentance and rest you will be saved, In quietness (peace) and confidence (trust) is your strength.”

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A Magnitude Of Love

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1 John 4: 10

“This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins.”

God is the author, parent and commander of love. His love is the very foundation of our salvation. He loved us when we didn’t reciprocate. He loved us in our guilt, misery, shame and hopelessness. When we were polluted, unclean, unlovely and unlovable, He sacrificed His only Son for our wretched sinful condition, so …that we could be healed, restored, reconciled and made lovely. What sacrifice! What service! What mercy! What grace He bestowed upon us so that we might live life abundantly and live eternally blessed in His presence! O what a magnitude of love is ours in the deep, deep love of Jesus.

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Time Out To Listen

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Psalm 46:10

“He says, “Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.””

God is sovereign and in control. He is head master over all things. He’s The Heavenly director who orchestrates all activity in heaven and on earth from His glorious throne of power and grace. There is not one thing, one issue, one trial, one problem, one sorrow or even one pain touches us, that isn’t Father filtered and brought to us for our good and for His great glory. God speaks into our hearts through beds of pain, days of difficulty, moments of failure, and times of disappointment, speaking spiritual ” life” into our souls, if only we listen and hear. Let’s not miss Him!! Let’s not fail to hear His words because we’re busy with life, success and health! Oh that we would learn how to quiet ourselves before our awesome Creator God who is exalted over all the earth. To take a few moments out of a busy day, a busy week and a hectic life, to be still and ponder the divine attributes of our God who will be exalted among the nations! Take time to reflect on the awesomeness of His magnificence, the vastness of His grace, the hope of His promise and His pure, grace filled compassionate heart of love for His floundering people.

He is there just for you, right where you are and for your moment of fear, discouragement or disappointment. Meet Him and let Him take your cares and give you peace.
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