for God did not give us a spirit of cowardice, but rather a spirit of power and of love and of self-discipline. Do not be ashamed, then, of the testimony about our Lord or of me his prisoner, but join with me in suffering for the gospel, relying on the power of God, who saved us and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works but according to his own purpose and grace. This grace was given to us in Christ Jesus before the ages began, but it has now been revealed through the appearing of our Savior Christ Jesus, who abolished death and brought life and immortality to light through the gospel. For this gospel I was appointed a herald and an apostle and a teacher, (2 Timothy 1:7-11, NRSV)
God gave us a spirit of power and love to go out into the world and show the world His grace and mercy.
We are to give to the world as we have freely received.
And you see, God is not like the kids on the playground, who watch for the skills needed for the game. And then they pick all of the kids with skills first, leaving those of us who really want to play just standing there waiting…
God does not make sure the people he calls have wicked skills, and mad talent. That they will be able to go out into the world all on their own and do what needs to be done…
No He calls who will follow His own purpose and grace. He doesn’t pick you because you can do it on your own. He picks you to follow Him and allow Him to work through you.
God does not call the equipped… He equips the called! He loves you enough that He wants you to go out into the world and share His Love!
So Go, knowing He’s got your back!
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