> Testimonies / Prayer Requests / Fellowship
Speechless??
jg:
Well done Darren. God does the calling, as no man comes to the Father without being "dragged" first by Him. I love that. How does He do that? Faith comes by hearing and hearing by the word of God. The word of God renews the mind.
Just yesterday, a guy I know who is a speaker for a christian fishing organization said something about how men must "find" God and decide to be saved. I said something like, "Men don't find God, there is no one good, not one, and no man comes to the Father without being called. The heart is emnity towards God, and emnity means hatred." He looked at me with eyes as big as fifty cent pieces. I said, look it up, it's the word of God. He said he would. I hope so.
When the time is right for you to say something, it just pours out, but without pride. In the right spirit, pride has nothing to do with it. As a matter of fact, I have been overwhelmed with compassion during those times when I find myself releasing God's word.
What a blessing we get when God chooses to use us like He used you.
Again, Well Done!
smeacham:
--- Quote from: jg on March 06, 2009, 08:33:23 AM ---When the time is right for you to say something, it just pours out, but without pride. In the right spirit, pride has nothing to do with it. As a matter of fact, I have been overwhelmed with compassion during those times when I find myself releasing God's word.
--- End quote ---
Indeed, this is my experience, too. In fact, I often can't remember exactly what came out of mouth, but my wife does! I'll be like, I really said that?! It's all good, though. The feeling I have is joy. Joy that His Holy Spirit gave me the words to say. I think this has something to do with the following scripture...
Mark 13:11 - "But when you are arrested and stand trial, don't worry about what to say in your defense. Just say what God tells you to. Then it is not you who will be speaking, but the Holy Spirit." Just like God promised Moses in Exodus 4:12. Just like Peter, the fisherman with no special training, did when speaking to the leaders and elders of Israel in Act 4:8-12.
Other gospels have this same statement, with slightly different nuances. Luke 21:15 says "for I will give you the right words and such wisdom that none of your opponents will be able to reply" Just like the Jews who debated with Stephen in Acts 6:8-10.
Of course, with Stephen, they went and told lies about him later, had him arrested, and then stoned to death. Your mileage may vary.
Steve
Navigation
[0] Message Index
[*] Previous page
Go to full version