Paul tells Timothy that God gives believers power, love, and a sound mind, not fear. The sermon urges you to stop letting past failures or others' judgment hold you back from what God is calling you to do. God qualifies the called, not the already qualified.
Timothy felt small, too young, too inexperienced, too intimidated to step fully into his calling.
But Paul reminded him, God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and a sound mind.
That same reminder is for you. Stop letting fear define you. Stop letting your past disqualify you. Stop holding back your gifts because of what others might say. As the old saying goes, God doesn't call the qualified, he qualifies the called. And if he called you, That's enough. The moment is now. The harvest is ready. The Spirit is with you. Step out boldly and never apologize for the calling of God upon your life. To learn more about the calling and boldness and power of the Holy Spirit, go to encounterthespirit.com.
