Preached on Sunday 26th September 2021 with the scripture taken from 2 Timothy 1:5-8, the Apostle Paul pencils a letter of encouragement and edification to the young minister Timothy. Paul wanted Timothy to harness his personal qualities with the gifts of the Holy Spirit in his ministry for God. The preacher today is Rev Dr Victor Thompson, and he is looking to encourage the hearer of this message by elaborating on Paul's letter. God may have given you talents, gifts and abilities to serve him, but many of us become fearful and retreat to the safe grounds of pleasing people. We truly hope that after hearing these words, that you will be motivated to stir up the gift that God has given to you.