I commented on facebook about God’s perfect timing in this post. So often we feel the need to be perfect in order to reach anyone with the message we feel God has given us. In reality we need only be open to the Holy Spirit and genuine, fully aware of who we are before Him, so that He may move through us to reach those in front of us. Thanks, again, Mary for being that type of person.

Last Sunday in a recovery center where I hold a church service some 60 ladies were in a attendance. One of the girls gave her testimony of finding Jesus in rehab, and of His finding her. She told of her life as a prostitute, a drug addict, and a Buddhist … only for God to send a praying pod-mate in her cell who prayed for her daily.
And this young lady remembered something — her granny used to say, “God loves you.” That childhood comment to her rose up in her, and she thought, “Granny wouldn’t fib.” She knelt in her pod with her roomy and asked Jesus to be her Savior. Her honesty, tears and transparency in retelling her journey prepared hearts and 20 ladies gave their hearts to Jesus that morning.

… Eloquent talk? No. Loving and sincere testimony? Yes. Holy Spirit present? Yes. And changed lives? Absolutely.

The most impacting speaker I had ever heard was my Bible teacher, Lois Peterson who has since gone to be with the Lord. She didn’t like speaking to large crowds, but each week she spoke to about 40 of us on Tuesday nights and about 100 on Wednesday nights in her home. The reason she impacted me and hundreds who went through her basement week after week is because she knew Him personally. She would study for her lessons, but be led by the Holy Spirit. She spoke about someone she loved, someone who loved her. I have heard eloquent speakers but honestly some of them know their script well and that’s what comes across. I only see them.

On the other side, I have spoken to small groups of audiences God has provided and I listen carefully for the Holy Spirit’s leading. One time in particular I felt God tell me, “I want you to tell them about when you were bitter.” My first reaction was, Lord, you want me to tell them what??” And yet, when I opened up and shared the struggle I had with bitterness it opened a door. People approached me afterwards and told me about their struggles with bitterness. Speaking is a privilege. We get to share what God speaks to our hearts.

I appreciate your blog today. If speaker aren’t sharing what the Holy Spirit wants them to share, they really have nothing to say.

One time I heard a well-known speaker and afterwards I went up to him to introduce him to someone who had questions about the Lord. The speaker was not interested. He was eloquent, really eloquent. At the time I was a new believer, and it just surprised me.

I woke this morning hearing a praise song, “Glory to God” I can’t remember it exactly as it has been replaced by another. But this post seems so appropriate as we jockey for significance in our speaking or writing or any endeavor for that matter. Do good works so it may glorify your Father in Heaven.