The Gift

[Jeffz]

2Ti 1:6 Wherefore I put thee in remembrance that thou stir up the gift of God, which is in thee by the putting on of my hands.

2Ti 1:7 For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.

The Father has given us the spirit of power, love, a self-discipline(a sound mind)
the word for sound mind in the greek is sōphronismos meaning:1) an admonishing or calling to soundness of mind, to moderation and self-control

The Father will not insult the Son by giving Him a bride that is bored, compromising, weak, and without passion. The devil is not threatened by a passionless church.

Through the fire of passion the Father gives us a thirst for more, through suffering we learn obedience just as Jesus did, for He is our forerunner, and we run after Him with the passion of the Holy Spirit. We are called to stir up our gift, and what is that Gift of God but the Holy Spirit? STIR IT UP my fellow Gift bearers. That spirit is power, love and self-discipline, for we have been given all things that pertain to Godliness.

Think on these things oh my fellow gift bearers:

Phl 4:8 Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things [are] honest, whatsoever things [are] just, whatsoever things [are] pure, whatsoever things [are] lovely, whatsoever things [are] of good report; if [there be] any virtue, and if [there be] any praise, think on these things.

By doing this we can begin to stir the flames of love within us to ignite the passion for the Bridegroom our Beloved.
These thoughts were planted by the book "Loving God" by Mike Bickle
and the Word of God.

one man set free,
Jeffrey

 

[mesaboogier]

"Stir up the flame, keep it alive"..."Come we seek. Holy Spirit from above, Holy Spirit fall upon us. Breathe on us.." -Misty Edwards "Stir up the Flame"

Great stuff Jeff! That reminder to not forget what is inside of us, to not rely on ourselves is an exhortation I need daily!

 

[kisstheson]

Phl 4:8 Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things [are] honest, whatsoever things [are] just, whatsoever things [are] pure, whatsoever things [are] lovely, whatsoever things [are] of good report; if [there be] any virtue, and if [there be] any praise, think on these things.

Jesus fits this description perfectly!

 

[praisehimalleluia]

Great post, Jeff!

 

[Jeffz]

And what is our Hope, ya! Christ in us the hope of glory!! Thank you Lord for the amazing life you impart to us.
jeffrey

 

[praisehimalleluia]

Thank you, Lord for You are Amazingly Gracious unto us. Our hope is complete in the Lord. He is our ultimate destiny!

 

[Jeffz]

More on the Gift my friends,

Act 2:38 Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.

Oh what a precious Gift we recieved it cannot be bought for Jesus paid the ultimate price His very lifes Blood. Repent and be babtized in the name of Jesus Christ. As I turned away from my life of rebellion and sin I went under the waters of babtism and then the gift was bestowed upon this wretched man. Praise His Holy name!

Luk 11:13 If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children: how much more shall [your] heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to them that ask him?

When Jesus speaks He speaks words of spirit and truth and they give life if we by faith take action through obedience. The Father will give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him so if you have not asked what are you waiting for?

one man set free,
Jeffrey