Daisy petals
by Pastor Reid Matthias
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For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline (2 Timothy 1:7).
Do you remember the first time a special someone caught your eye?
There are certain feelings associated with this, I think. Excitement, caution, fear, nervousness, elation … the list goes on and on. And then there’s the thought process like an endless daisy petal picking adventure. Should I? Shouldn’t I? Should I? Shouldn’t I?
The word for that is ‘timidity’. When we approach new situations, circumstances and people with ‘should I, shouldn’t I’, waffling back and forth, this is the opposite of what God does for us through the Holy Spirit.
In Paul’s letter to his dearly loved son, Timothy, Paul describes God’s activity in his son Jesus, ‘but it has now been revealed through the appearing of our Saviour, who has destroyed death and brought life and immortality to light through the gospel!’ (verse 10).
God was not timid in saving the world through his son and approaching the world, the apple of his eye, to free us from the fear of death so that we can live in him and through him.
Knowing this, the Spirit of God does not give us a timid nature to approach new situations, circumstances and people. The Spirit of God gives us power (a beautiful force to be reckoned with). He gives us love (a beautiful nature that draws people to Jesus). And he gives us self-discipline (a beautiful check and balance to ensure we experience life and immortality with joy).
After you read this today, I hope that God leads you to new situations, circumstances and especially people with whom you can share God’s gifts also.
Remember: God’s gift is power, love and self-disciple. Don’t be timid!
Spirit of gifts, help me to experience your love and grace to know the ultimate power in Jesus Christ. Amen.
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