DCLM Higher Everyday 28 June 2024 — A Sound Mind
DCLM Higher Everyday 28 June 2024 Devotional by Pastor W. F. Kumuyi — A Sound Mind
Topic: A Sound Mind
Text: 2 Timothy 1:6-10
6Wherefore I put thee in remembrance that thou stir up the gift of God, which is in thee by the putting on of my hands.
7For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.
8Be not thou therefore ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me his prisoner: but be thou partaker of the afflictions of the gospel according to the power of God;
9Who hath saved us, and called us with an holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before the world began,
10But is now made manifest by the appearing of our Saviour Jesus Christ, who hath abolished death, and hath brought life and immortality to light through the gospel:
Key Verse: “For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind” (2 Timothy 1:7).
Message
A sound mind is a state of mental and physical well-being with a clarity of thought, emotional stability, and a healthy sense of self-awareness. The sound mind allows students to think clearly, make good decisions, and excel in education. The students with sound minds feel calm and have ability to process, analyse, and interpret information acquired through learning and reading. On the other hand, a student who is anxious because of problems might find it tough focusing on his or her studies and other issues of life.
Our text mentions three gifts that God endows His children with. They are: the spirit of power, love and a sound mind. God excluded the spirit of fear which hinders concentration, creativity and flying high like the eagle. A sound mind on the contrary cannot be intimidated anywhere, be it in education, career or the gospel work. Paul, Peter, Stephen and Martin Luther, could not be intimidated in the mission work. The Early Church succeeded because they had sound minds. Are you a part of Christ’s Church? Then you have a sound mind if “yes” and if no, then repent now.
Quote: Luther could not be intimidated
Challenge: Stay in Christ and be calm in your mind.
Prayer for today: Oh God, give me the spirit of power, love and a sound mind.
1. Admit that you are a sinner. "For all [humans] have sinned, and comes short of the glory of God....[and] the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord" (Romans 3:23)
2. Repent now. "Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out ...[for] if we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness " (Acts 3:19, 1 John 1:9)
3. Believe that God loves you and Jesus died for you. "God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet Sinners, Christ died for us" (Romans 5:8)
4. Invite Jesus into your life through prayer of faith. Jesus says, "Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me" (Revelation 3:20)
