If you've seen Field of Dreams, you may remember the scene with Moonlight Graham, where he talks about saving things for special occasions. It's somber, as there were many purchases that never saw the light of day, as they were being saved for a later date that never came.
It's always tempting to save things for the future, so that you'll be ready, when or if the time comes. It's easy to always plan for tomorrow, while perhaps missing out on today.
Here, Paul is advising Timothy to ensure that he's immersing himself in using his gifts today. His planning for the future consists of devoting himself to using his gifts today. Practice, Paul tells him, in such a way that he continues to grow and strengthen daily, keeping a watch to ensure he's practicing every day.
In the same way, let us practice our faith daily, using our gifts daily -- not waiting for the future, but seizing the opportunity today to grow in faith and grow closer to God.
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