Paul the Apostle came from a long line of faithful followers of God. He passed that faith baton on to Timothy. However, he now remembers this son in the faith, with tears as day and night he lifts him up in prayer. He is worried that Timothy would be discouraged and cease to preach the Gospel. So, he reminds him of the gift of God that the Holy Spirit had placed in him.

2 Timothy 1:6 (ESV) — 6 For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands

Since the beginning of the COVID outbreak many Christians have become very discouraged. The source of our encouragement used to be our coming together to worship God. However, it has been many MONTHS since we all came together.

Knowing this, one of our widow ladies has sent me a note ofencouragement EVERY WEEK. Here is the 1st and last note of encouragement I have received:

• April 5: Thank you for feeding us so abundantly!!,

• Aug 16: Outstanding lesson!! Words fail me…. we are so fortunate to have you impart the word to us. Thank you

Friend, in these dark hours, are you part of God’s army that tenderly seeks to encourage one another daily?

Father God, thank you for placing within each one of us gifts to be used for the building up of your Body. Help us to never be guilty of grieving the Holy Spirit by using abusive words to kill or crush another’s soul (Eph.4:29-32).