Engage 9 (2 Timothy)

2 Timothy 1:1-18

Paul reminds Timothy to always keep ablaze the gift given to him by the Father.
What is your gift fellow Christ-Follower ? What have you done to keep it ablaze (functioning in it and developing it).
Do not  let it die keep ablaze and be diligent in tending to it.

We are never to be ashamed of the gospel. Paul makes this statement regarding his imprisonment, he wears the chains in glory to God.
The journey at times does not look victorious if we look with human eyes with no understanding. BUT we know we have been called according to the Father's purposes and plans. Therefore no matter the circumstance we find ourselves we should celebrate and rejoice for He who instructs and guides us is always in control. No challenge or suffering does He ignore.
Appearances are deceiving did not the devil think he had triumphed over our Lord in death? Death could not hold Him; He is victorious.
We are to keep the faith and hold our heads high as we endure in the name of our Lord.

Always remember the Spirit our Father has  given us knows no fear; it is a Spirit of LOVE (even LOVE for our enemies); and it is a Spirit of sound judgement.
Remember we started to engage to enable our selves to be vigilant that we may not hold dear false or contrary "gospels".
When one of our leaders start to err we are called to keep true to the call of LOVE. It is not our place to judge and condemn but to pray and seek the Father to bring them back to the truth of the gospel.

Exercise your gift; never be ashamed of the gospel;
Always remember the Power at work within you;
Be vigilant and stay true to the gospel knowing your Father takes care of you and what He has entrusted you with.