2 Tim 1:7 Devotional
VERSE:
For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and
of love, and of a sound mind.
-- 2 Timothy 1:7
THOUGHT:
When we became Christians, Jesus gave us the gift of the Holy
Spirit (Acts 2:38; Titus 3:3-7). The Spirit lives in us, making our
bodies a Temple (1 Cor. 6:19-20) and blessing us in many ways
(Romans 8). We can be courageous people even in the face of attack,
criticism, and ridicule because of the Spirit's presence. The fruit
that the Spirit produces (Gal. 5:22-23) and the love that the
Spirit pours into our heart (Rom. 5:5) do not make us weak.
Instead, the Spirit's presence is a powerful force to help us
overcome sin (Rom. 8:13) and live self-disciplined lives. PRAYER:
Father, thank you for the Spirit's constant presence in my life.
Please empower me with even greater courage and strength as I face
the daily challenges in my life. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen. **
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GOD'S WORSHIPPERS
Yet a time is coming and has now come when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for they are the kind of worshipers the Father seeks. God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in spirit and in truth."
Pero la hora viene, y ahora es, cuando los verdaderos adoradores adorarán al Padre en espíritu y en verdad; porque también el Padre busca a tales que le adoren. Dios es espíritu; y es necesario que los que le adoran, le adoren en espíritu y en verdad. Juan 4:23-24