Thursday, July 17, 2014

You Do Your Part - God Will Do His

My Utmost For His Highest
 
‘ My speech and my preaching were not with persuasive words of human wisdom . . . —1 Corinthians 2:4
 
Paul was a scholar and an orator of the highest degree; he was not speaking here out of a deep sense of humility, but was saying that when he preached the gospel, he would veil the power of God if he impressed people with the excellency of his speech. Belief in Jesus is a miracle produced only by the effectiveness of redemption, not by impressive speech, nor by wooing and persuading, but only by the sheer unaided power of God. The creative power of redemption comes through the preaching of the gospel, but never because of the personality of the preacher. […] The preacher is there as the representative of God— “. . . as though God were pleading through us . . .” (2 Corinthians 5:20). He is there to present the gospel of God. […]. “And I, if I am lifted up. . . , will draw all peoples to Myself” (John 12:32).’ CHAMBERS
 
Chambers was speaking to students in a Bible college when his wife recorded these words.  But the principles he shared are true for every Believer.  Many people don’t pray in public because they are afraid of how they might sound to others.  Many don’t share the Gospel for the same reason.  The truth is that it is not the eloquence of our speech that is effective.  It is the power of the Spirit behind them that brings change.  You do not have to know how to alliterate (that is where your main points all begin with the same letter .. something unique to the English language …)  to effectively present the Gospel.  You just have to be obedient.  God will give you the opportunity .. you don’t have to break doors down … but be ready … at all times … you do your part .. and God will do His.
 
1 Peter 3:15 “But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have."
 
Bondye Beni Ou (God Bless You)

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