Our Scripture reading today is 2 Timothy 1:7, "For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind."
There are many times in ones life when the spirit of fear will suddenly appear. It is important that we know it is not from God. He never works on the basis of fear. Our enemy is the master of using fear to bring doubt and discouragement into our lives. He wants us to doubt the love God has for us.
We have been given a completely opposite spirit from our God. This spirit leads us to daily victory as we follow the path God has laid out for us. "Paul wrote this to Timothy because boldness matters; without it, we can’t fulfill God’s purpose for our lives. God’s purpose for us is more than making money, being entertained, and being comfortable; it is for each of us to use the gifts He gives to touch His people and help a needy world."