Date: April 1, 2010 11:47 PM
Topic: +DEV+ Spiritual Neglect
Spiritual Neglect
"...I remind you to fan into flame (stir up) the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands" (2 Timothy 1:6).
Scripture Focus: Matthew 28:18-20
Paul goes on to remind Timothy not to be ashamed to testify about his Lord, and to join him in suffering for the gospel's sake. He did not want to see Timothy's spiritual life fall into neglect.
One of the saddest sights when driving through farm country is to come across a farm that has fallen into total neglect. Its buildings are unpainted and leaning. The fields are unplowed; weeds have taken over. The animals are gone, and rusty old equipment sits behind the barn. What a tragic picture.
Even worse is to find a Christian whose spiritual life has dried up. When we neglect Bible reading and prayer, walk away from our church and Christian friends, we become easy marks for Satan. A farm must be worked, the buildings maintained, and the fields tended with loving care. So it is with our spiritual lives.
The promises of Jesus restore us. When we grow tired and want to give up, remember that He is always with us. Talking to God daily and studying His Word help keep us from spiritual neglect.
Insight: Let’s stir up the gifts that God has given us and tend to our spiritual lives with Christ's help.
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