A Spirit Of Power

And Of Love

And Of Self-Discipline

For this reason I remind you to rekindle the gift of God that is within you through the laying on of my hands; for God did not give us a spirit of cowardice, but rather a spirit of power and of love and of self-discipline.

Do not be ashamed, then, of the testimony about our Lord or of me his prisoner, but join with me in suffering for the gospel, relying on the power of God, who saved us and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works but according to his own purpose and grace. This grace was given to us in Christ Jesus before the ages began, but it has now been revealed through the appearing of our Savior Christ Jesus, who abolished death and brought life and immortality to light through the gospel. For this gospel I was appointed a herald and an apostle and a teacher, and for this reason I suffer as I do. But I am not ashamed, for I know the one in whom I have put my trust, and I am sure that he is able to guard until that day what I have entrusted to him.

2 Timothy 1:6-12

Courage is one thing you need if you want to get God’s work done. Courage makes a good theory, but sometimes practicing it takes help. As Christians, there are many opportunities to step out of our comfort zone to serve God. Take the leap. Volunteer for a job at your church. Join a small group. Be courageous for Jesus. Sometimes it takes just that first step of courage to serve our majestic God.

Courage will follow when faith takes the lead.

Our Daily Bread

– February 19, 2008