POWER, LOVE AND SELF-DISCIPLINE!

” FOR GOD HAS NOT GIVEN US A SPIRIT OF FEAR AND TIMIDITY BUT OF POWER, LOVE AND SELF-DISCIPLINE. 2 TIMOTHY 1:7

My human nature is not one of self-courage. I am usually the person in the back of the room trying to stay out of sight. I was never one who would raise their hand willingly in class, even if I knew the answer to a question. I am not and never have been one to step out and start a conversation with someone I don’t know. I was recently reminded of my human nature and began to think of how my Lord wants me to act in society. Being fearful of standing out in a crowd or speaking up among others is not something our Lord God has given us. If we are operating in fear, we can be assured that we are not working in the Lord. Fear, doubt and worry are NOT the adjectives that describe our Lord. He operates in love, peace, understanding, with power and confidence. You and I are to operate our lives through Christ Jesus. We have the Holy Spirit of God who lives within us who gives us what we need to operate in power, love and self-discipline. My problem is that I allow fear to overcome my actions and my words. This is something that I have had to overcome my whole life. However, there is a purpose for the way God has created each of us. I was a school teacher turned banker and now retired. For many years I have had the desire to spread God’s holy Word to others. Since retirement the Lord has called me to do just that. I have to remind myself each day of the fact that through Christ I am an overcomer. He is my Lord and Savior and my Redeemer. So, the next time you feel fear welling up inside you just remember you are a child of God and not of the devil. Stand up with confidence in the Lord and have faith in the plan he has for your life. Without him I am nothing and because of the hindrance of fear I can do little. But with the power of the Holy Spirit, I am strong, and I can do ALL things because he gives me strength. PRAISE THE LORD IN ALL SITUATIONS!