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The Spirit God gave us
does not make us timid,
but gives us power, love
and self-discipline.
God has not left us on our own to confront life's struggles. The Bible teaches that the Holy Spirit resides in every follower of Jesus Christ (John 14:17). The Holy Spirit fills many roles in the life of the believer, but sometimes we aren't mindful of His Presence. When the apostle Paul wrote to Timothy, his spiritual son and protege, Paul knew his own time on earth would soon come to an end (2 Timothy 4:6). The book of 2 Timothy is, in a sense, Paul's last will and testament. Paul knew Timothy struggled with fear, and Paul was writing to encourage him and to provide instruction on how to live as a faithful servant of Christ. Paul reminded Timothy that the Holy Spirit aids the believer in battling fear. As we learn to rely on the Holy Spirit, our fears subside, and we experience power, love, and increased degrees of self-discipline.
Lord, as I rely on the presence of the Holy Spirit within me, increase my power, love, and self-discipline so I can fulfill my calling and live a life that brings You glory.
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Here is the one my wife and I read this morning. I originally picked up this devotional because I thought it would help her ("The God of Comfort"), however, personally I felt this one really spoke to where I'm at in my Christian walk. Learning not to fear how other people will react to me if I obey the Spirit, and (I hope) one day being emboldened enough to even suffer for Christ, if He calls me to that.