1 Corinthians 2:12 "This is what we speak, not in words taught us by human wisdom but in words
taught by the Spirit, expressing spiritual truths in spiritual words."
Lord, Paul says here, what we speak expresses spiritual truths in spiritual words as taught by the Holy Spirit. Throughout the ages, those who spoke for You spoke Your words to the world. People can argue all day with us about what we believe, but they cannot argue with You when You speak the truth through us. I remember when Dr Jerry Falwell was alive, reporters and news show hosts used to try to trap him in his words because he preached the Gospel in all its truth. They tried to depict him as an arrogant bigot because he preached that there was only one way to heaven and it was through You. He would never say, "Yes, I say that because I believe it to be true." He would always say, "I did not say that, the Bible says...", and would quote verses. The taunts would usually stop there, at least in his presence.
We can get into disputes with others if the conversation is not Spirit led and we are speaking on our own; but when the Spirit prompts, He gives the words to say and uses us as a vessel for communicating God's wisdom. So, what You are telling me today is to be ready with Your word hidden in my heart, memorized, so when the Spirit prompts me, He can speak through me to others. I must not have unconfessed sin in my life which quenches His power within me, and I must not keep silent being afraid of what others may think of me. It is not about me at all! It is all about You and Your work in my life and for all mankind.
Holy Spirit, convict me of my sin immediately so I might confess, repent, and be in fellowship with You so at any time I can be the conduit of Your wisdom to others.
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