Re: Verse reading–2 Timothy 1:6-14; 2:1-15 (day six)
“For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God which is in you.”—2 Timothy 1:6.
“Nobody grows old merely by living a number of years. We grow old by deserting our ideals. Years may wrinkle the skin, but to give up enthusiasm wrinkles the soul.”–Samuel Ullmer.
I am surprised that this is said to a young man. Shouldn’t be. Young and old face the same temptation, do the right thing but without enthusiasm or passion. Paul’s picture is of a fire that is allowed to gradually die. Starts out strong. Then it flickers. Finally goes out completely. Because no one looked after it. Same with believers who do not fan themselves/their gifts into hot, enthusiastic flame. “ZEAL for thy house will consume me” says the Bible about Jesus. How can we not be like him?
“Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm.”–Ralph Waldo Emerson. So true. So true.
Pastor,
I am praying for you. May God Bless you!