This morning, I read in my Smith Wigglesworth devotional about Stephen, a man full of faith and power. Stephen didn’t enjoy a life of ease. As a matter of fact, he was killed because of His faith in Jesus Christ. Many argued and disputed with him but notice how he responded to them – it gives evidence to God’s Spirit at work in his life.
Acts 6:10 kjv ”And they were not able to resist the wisdom and the spirit by which he spake.”
It reminds me of the importance of constantly seeking God for more of His wisdom and Spirit. In our day to day, we too can find ourselves drawn in petty arguments and disagreements. Like Stephen, we can choose a response seasoned with wisdom and the Spirit of God, or a response that reeks of our fleshly desire to defend our positions and our preferences. Wisdom knows when to be silent, when to listen, and when a response is needed. Wisdom also knows the One whose preferences really matter.
Today, let us give God permission to shut our mouths, and if we must speak, give us His words and the grace to express it in His way. It’s the best way to respond.
This really spoke to were I am today. A place of silence. Thanks
I thought I was the only one that read 6 books at one
))) I really like the Wigglesworth devotional.
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