God has given to us wonderful things

“For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.” (2 Tim. 1:7 ESV)

In the above passage we learn that God has given us several wonderful things. 

God gave us…

• A Spirit: “This is how we know that we live in him and he in us: He has given us of his Spirit.” (2 John 4:13 NIV)

• Not of fear: “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” (Isa. 41:10)

• But of power: “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.” (Acts 1:8 ESV)

• And love: “And so we know and rely on the love God has for us. God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in them.” (1 John 4:16 NIV)

• And self control: “For the grace of God has appeared that offers salvation to all people. It teaches us to say “No” to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age.” (Titus 2:11-13 NIV)