Reading: 2 Timothy 1:6-14; Romans 5:1-5

Devotional: God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control. These three work together to produce victorious Christian living. Power enables us to witness and serve. Love motivates us to sacrifice and endure. Self-control brings discipline and balance to our lives. Notice that Paul tells Timothy to "stir up" the gift within him. The Holy Spirit doesn't leave us when we fail, but we can neglect our spiritual lives and hinder His work. Like a fire that needs tending, our spiritual vitality requires attention. We stir up the gift through prayer, worship, obedience, and surrender.

The Spirit's presence doesn't fluctuate, but our cooperation with Him does. Today, examine your spiritual temperature. Has the fire grown dim? Stir up the gift of God within you through intentional surrender and dependence on Him.