I am reminded of your sincere faith, a faith that dwelt first in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice, and I am sure, dwells in you as well. For this reason, I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands. For God gave us a spirit not of fear, but of power and love and self-control. (2 Timothy 1:5-7)
For what reason does Paul remind Timothy to press on and increase in the power of God? Because of Timothy’s godly heritage.
A legacy of faith is both an opportunity and a responsibility. It provides a set of shoulders on which to stand, and a charge from God to rise to the occasion so that others may stand on your shoulders, too.
If you come from a long line of believers, may God give you strength and will to follow the path they started. If you don’t, may He give you courage to blaze the trail for those who will come behind.
–Pastor Phillip
