Reading: 2Timothy 1, Ezekiel 43-44, Psalm 112
Scripture: 2Timothy 1:6-7, “For this reason I remind you to
fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my
hands, for God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.”
Observation: This verse seemed to speak to me because I k
now I need that reminder that I need to continually fan my flame, it is so easy
to let it start to die down and become a smoldering heap instead of a roaring
fire. The gift of the Holy Spirit is our link to God, he (the Holy Spirit) is
our anchor. I really like the visual of an anchor with the Holy Spirit, like an
anchor depending on how much slack you place in that line will determine how
far you will drift before it starts to give you resistance. When you hold close
to and listen to the Holy Spirit you will not stray far from God but as you
stop listening and adding slack to that line the further and further you will
drift from where God has called you to be.
Application: Place your Anchor firmly into the word and let
the Holy Spirit speak to you in you quiet times with God in reading his word
and listening for him in the breeze in hopes that the 2X4 does not need to be
picked up.
Prayer: Lord, thank you for this reminder to fan the fames
and that we have a spirit of power and love. I thank you also for the gift of
your Holy Spirit and the anchor to you. I ask you to help us to keep a short
line so that we do not drift far from you and your loving embrace. Help us to
seek you first and dive deep into your word and drink deeply from your spring of living water.
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