8 February 2024

STRENGTH, LOVE AND SELF-CONTROL

Peace of the Lord be to you. For today's "Bread from Heaven", Thursday 8 February 2024, I will read a passage that is written in the Word of God in:
II Timothy 1:7 (NIV)

“For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline.”

Is shyness keeping you from realizing God's vision for your life?
After Jesus' crucifixion, his disciples remained hidden for days, fearing being recognized in public. That is until Jesus appeared to them, after the resurrection, in that very room.
Yes, Jesus comes to meet us in our darkest hours, in the darkest place, when we are most desperate for a touch from God.
After meeting the disciples and demonstrating His divinity, He ascended into heaven. On the day of Pentecost the disciples were filled with the Holy Spirit!
He gave the disciples the courage to spread the good news of Jesus throughout the world. The same people who had previously hidden themselves were now preaching to the multitudes the eternal life that comes in Christ.
Even when the situation may seem too daunting, God will place within us a Spirit of strength, love, and self-control to accomplish the plan He has established for us.

Together we pray to the Lord telling him: God in heaven, thank you for everything you do for me. Thank You for using me for Your glory. Help me to be faithful to you in everything. In the name of Jesus... Amen!
With love, Ivano Salerno