Friday, March 13, 2026
Tim Cruse | March 13, 2026
Friday, March 13, 2026
Friday, March 13
“Stir up the gift of God, which is in thee” —2 Timothy 1:6
Accomplished composer Ludwig van Beethoven wrote,
“Don't only practice your art.
But force your way into its secrets.
For it and knowledge can
raise men to the divine.”
Down through the pathways of time, many have made the most of their God-given abilities. They have developed, honed and sharpened them in their varied fields and disciplines.
As a reflection of our Creator God, we have been given certain abilities that we must develop as fully as possible for His glory. Paul instructed Timothy by the inspiration of the Holy Spirit to “fan the flame” of the spiritual gift or capacity God had blessed him with.
Paul went on to remind him in verse 7, “For God hath not given us the spirit of fear (timidity, intimidation); but of power (miraculous spiritual enabling), and of love (benevolence, charity to others) and of a sound mind (disciplined, self-controlled thinking).” He also exhorted him in 1 Timothy 4:14, “Neglect not the gift that is in thee…” We are not to be careless with or negligent of the gift God has given to us.
The prepared life is the confident life. Our identity is in Christ, and our confidence is in God and the divine enabling He has given to us. There is always room for growth and improvement. We are to sharpen one another and bring out the best in each other.
What are you doing to develop, make the most of, and stir up the divine enabling “which is in thee?” You are gifted. You have much potential for God and good. Let’s steward our gift(s) well as we make the most of what He has given us.
You are loved and prayed for.
Sincerely,
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