Lest the Cross of Christ Be Emptied of Its Power

1 Corinthians 1"17 "For Christ did not send me to baptize, but to preach the gospel--not with words of human wisdom, lest the cross of Christ be emptied of its power."

      Sweet Lord!  You are telling me that if one preaches the gospel in human wisdom the power of the cross is of no effect to those who hear.  I understand why that is true, but I never thought of that before.  Now I understand why "preachers" who have never truly trusted in You for their salvation are ineffective for the Kingdom even if they preach the gospel.  Lord, our human wisdom is distorted at best and downright evil at its worst.
      Lord, when I speak of You to others, please fill me with Your wisdom and Your words that the gospel will have great effect and I will not be guilty of emptying the cross...Your cross, of its power.   I love You so much, Lord, and am so very thankful for salvation and all that it brings into my life.  I want to effectively share that with the people around me who need You, but to do it in power...YOUR power!