January 22, 2011

Yesterday was Friday, and I think everyone was ready for a couple of days at home.  I know I am going to enjoy a different scene for these two days.  Actually I woke up this morning thinking it was Sunday and I didn't have my Sunday School lesson prepared, but then I realized it is Saturday.  It is cold.

VERSE:
  [Jesus said] "When you are brought before synagogues, rulers and
authorities, do not worry about how you will defend yourselves or
what you will say, for the Holy Spirit will teach you at that time
what you should say."
   -- Luke 12:11-12
    

THOUGHT:
  When we need help most, Jesus promises he will be there and will
send his Spirit to give us the words we need. Throughout the
centuries, this promise has sustained those facing persecution and
ridicule. It helped them realize that they were not alone and that
they didn't need to worry about having the perfect answer to
everything as they were going in to face a hostile audience. This
same promise sustains Christians today whether they are under
governmental persecution or facing the hostility of unbelievers in
the workplace, at school, or at home. When facing the hostility of
unbelievers, we know we are not alone; our Savior goes with us.

PRAYER:
  Loving God, I need your strength and the Holy Spirit's help as I
speak with those who are opposed to your message of salvation. I
want your words, not mine, to be what others hear in that crucial
moment . Please give me wisdom to know when to speak, what to say,
and when to remain silent. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.