Holy Spirit reference- "5 I remember your genuine faith, for you share the faith that first filled your grandmother Lois and your mother, Eunice. And I know that same faith continues strong in you. 6 This is why I remind you to fan into flames the spiritual gift God gave you when I laid my hands on you."
- We should all "fan into the flames" of the spiritual gifts the Holy Spirit has given us. We should tap into it and use it as God deemed it fit. We have these gifts to be a light and bring people lost in darkenss to Christ. The fact that Paul referred to these gifts as flames only further proves the fact that we should be on fire for God. This fire should constantly burn brightly because the good Lord has given us these gifts and a zealous spirit so that we can proclaim the Good News to others.
Something to live by: "7 For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline. 8 So never be ashamed to tell others about our Lord."
- Do NOT by any means allow the devil to lie to you and instill fear in your spirit. You are a bold member of the body of Christ. lol, you cannot be a shy Christian, it isn't possible. You are constantly proclaiming your faith to others, constantly declaring your testimony, and healing and casting out demons from people. WE REAL BOLD!
"9 For God saved us and called us to live a holy life. He did this, not because we deserved it, but because that was his plan from before the beginning of time—to show us his grace through Christ Jesus." Salvation is available to all. Sometimes you don't realize how much God has called you because you have hardened your heart against Him for fear of giving up your current, sinful lifestyle. I know I did. I wasn't "ready." But I had failed to realize that if I had died during that time, I SURE would not be ready for the pits of Hell.
Our God can do all things- "(10)...He broke the power of death and illuminated the way to life and immortality through the Good News."
- What other God do you know did that for you? I know of none other.
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