Since the Holy Spirit is in your life (1)

If the Holy Spirit dwells within you a number of things should be true.

1.    The Holy Spirit helps us to speak when we are in precarious situations and need to bear witness. (Mark 13:11, Luke 12:12.)

Mark 13:11  When they bring you to trial and hand you over, do not worry beforehand about what you are to say; but say whatever is given you at that time, for it is not you who speak, but the Holy Spirit.

You dented the fender of the new car and have to come home and confess that it was your fault…You have to ask the boss for a raise and you know that finances are tight…your neighbor is having a problem with drinking and you want to say something…his wife just died and he is blaming God…what do you say? You are tempted to make up a little speech to explain yourself and the ways of God but the Spirit says,”Wait! Let me do the talking. I can explain things that you don’t understand."

So instead of preparing a defense, you pray, "Lord, help me to have the right words to speak to my brother in a way that helps him." Then continue to pray for the one who needs your help and support. You may thank the Holy Spirit for showing evidence of his work in your life. 

Amen.