'Spirit of...' (2)

In 2 Timothy 1:7 (NKJV) we read, 'God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.' The scene is set. What does God want to fill us with? Power and love. Now, power on its own brings breakthrough, insight and whatever else God uses to move mountains in our lives. But love is also needed: living in a wholehearted, accepting way, looking to put others first, is the best way to live out godly power.

Ultimately, God's will is for power and love to work together in us. God himself works like that. He is the King of extraordinary power who is motivated by love. The first thing we find in our Bibles (Genesis 1:1) is his power to create the heavens and earth, and us, humans. We are his most precious creation. He used his power to create something who he loves a lot, enough to die in our place, so that we can be in relationship with him.

He's more than willing to share himself with us; he gives us his spirit freely. And he asks us to mirror his power and love to the world. Our world is bound to change when we take hold of these gifts.



So what now? What can you do today that combines power and love? Where can you take a lead in a certain situation, with loads of love, and see that situation turned around for good?





— SCRIPTURE —

'God has not given us a spirit of fear.' 2 Timothy 1:7 NKJV
— SOULFOOD —

Lev 21:1-23:25, Luke 2:21-33, Ps 71:17-24, Pro 2:3-5