Not by man but by god, so relax

http://bible.com/100/luk.12.11-12.nasb When they bring you before the synagogues and the rulers and the authorities, do not worry about how or what you are to speak in your defense, or what you are to say; for the Holy Spirit will teach you in that very hour what you ought to say."


One of my favorite scriptures...

First  We will be given the opportunity to Speak in high places,  orchestrated by god himself. What many see as persecution is actually god given opportunity.

Second...  We will have the words to say in the moment,  if we trust.  The holy spirit will fill us with wisdom beyond ourself in the moment. 

Third...  Don't worry!  Don't fret over the exact words to say.  Don't memorize speeches,  don't plan.  Instead pray.  Don't lose sleep worrying,  instead relax and trust.  Therein is the secret of life.

Fourth...  Is not by our power nor wisdom we will succeed,  but by his.  Not by man's glory,  but by god.  Not by man's talent,  but by god.  Moses could not speak well but god intended him to speak to Pharoah.  We can speak if we pray and trust.

A major point here is one that my dad spoke of often...  Success is not add much about talent nor ability nor schooling at it is about gods actions.  Man tends to rely on man,  in ourself.  Wet think that we must improve to be successful,  that the power to do so is in our hands.  That is not true.  Sure we should strive to improve,  but realize that if god calls us to do something,  wet are also made able to do it.

An offshoot of this is...  This isn't about talent.  What gives more glory to God,  a person who naturally sings will that sings for God also,  or a person who can not sing well but when they sing for god,  lives change,  people are touched,  and compliments come.  The latter demonstrates god's power while the former is man's talent.

God will use the "Poor things of the earth"  to accomplish his will to show that it is him.  If you "can't do it"  but are called,  go.  He will give you the ability from his riches and you will succeed by his might,  not yours.