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2 Timothy 1:6
The Apostle Paul states in 2 Timothy 1:6 (NKJV), “6Therefore I remind you to stir up the gift of God which is in you through the laying on of my hands.” He has just commended Timothy for his faith in God through the example set for him by his mother and grandmother. Paul now gives Timothy a reminder of the gift which God has given to everyone who puts Him first in their lives.
The laying on of hands that Paul speaks of is that of people coming together in support of a common cause that builds a case in prayer for each other in Christ.
This is a promise of support for one another in Christ Jesus.
This is a command to be encouraging to one another for the gift(s) that God has given each one of us.
This is an example of coming together in Christ Jesus.
There are so many examples of people coming together for support in the Bible. The story of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25–37) is a great example of someone reaching out to help another. This is all accomplished through following the lead of Jesus during His earthly ministry. He laid His hands on many people and healed them, and He washed the feet of others to show humility.
In the Church we lay hands on others to join with them in their pain, suffering, and sorrows. We also join in with others in showing support for their accomplishments and future endeavors that God would bless them as they step forward to utilize their gift(s) for God.
Dear LORD,
Please help us all to stir up the gifts of others through our support for them. Please help us to realize and understand the importance of support for one another in Christ as we all are seeking to grow and utilize the gift’s’ You have given us – in Christ. In Jesus name I pray, amen.