Encouragement to Be Strong and Courageous

The aged apostle Paul writes from prison to his beloved young fellow worker Timothy, recalling the sincere faith Timothy received from his grandmother Lois and his mother Eunice, with gratitude and longing. Paul urgently exhorts Timothy to fan into flame the gift that is in him through the laying on of hands, for God gave us not a spirit of timidity, but of power, love, and self‑discipline. Paul, as an example, is not ashamed of suffering for the gospel, and he charges Timothy to guard the good deposit through the Holy Spirit, noting that all in Asia have forsaken him, except for the household of Onesiphorus, who often refreshed him.

Moral

By the power of the Holy Spirit we can be strong in the face of all challenges and difficulties. The transmission of faith and a spirit of strength and courage form the foundation for serving God, enabling us to stand firm even in adversity. The Holy Spirit strengthens us, so we can fight the good fight for the Lord and glorify God's name.

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