Today's Word of Blessing

THE HOLY SPIRIT EMPOWERS

For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline.    (2 Timothy 1:7)

  Dearly beloved, the Bible says, “For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline” (2 Timothy 1:7).

Today, many youth are in grip of needless fear. They think that if they complete their studies in school and enter college, all fears will disappear. But when they go there, fresh fears and worries assail them.

They then think that after graduation, when they go for higher studies, all their anxieties will vanish. But when they go for post-graduate studies, again new anxieties spring up.

Then they think that if they get good jobs, there would be no more worries. But even after getting good jobs, many threatening forces assail them. In order to deliver us from all fears, God has given us His own Holy Spirit. Receiving that, all of you can live like Lord Jesus, wielding great power in this world.

There was a renowned theologian called Chrysostom. One day, someone approached him and asked, “Are you not afraid of anything? Do you have the fear of death?” He replied, “For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain.”

He then asked Chrysostom: “Suppose you are exiled. Would you be afraid?” He answered, “The earth belongs to God. Everything in it belongs to Him. Wherever I go, the presence of God will be with me. He will prosper me anywhere.” He was then asked: “In case you lost all your wealth, would you be afraid? He responded, “No. Nothing did we bring to this world and nothing do we take out of it. Why should we be afraid then?”

Yes, friends! You can also be bold like that. The Lord will fill you with the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit will empower you to walk in victory. He will dispel all your fears. He will make you a conqueror.

Prayer:

Loving Lord Jesus,

You are the mighty God. You can do great things. Empower me with the anointing of the Holy Spirit. Endow me with your awesome power. Transform my life through the power of your Spirit. Give me the strength to overcome the trials that come my way. Deliver me from all my fears. Give me the faith to walk in victory each day.

I ask this through Christ our Lord

Amen.