His Words in My Mouth

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I am sending you like lambs into a pack of wolves. So be as wise as snakes and as innocent as doves.  Watch out for people who will take you to court and have you beaten in their meeting places.  Because of me, you will be dragged before rulers and kings to tell them and the Gentiles about your faith.  But when someone arrests you, don't worry about what you will say or how you will say it. At that time you will be given the words to say.  But you will not really be the one speaking. The Spirit from your Father will tell you what to say.

Matthew 10:16-20

Jesus promised His disciples that when things get really bad the Holy Spirit will give them the words to speak to those who arrest them!  

If someone tries to kill you because you are a follower of Jesus Christ, what should you say before the blade severs your head?

Thank God, even then, the Holy Spirit will lead us to proclaim the Love of Jesus as we are about to step into His presence forever! 

But is His ability to direct our words only for potentially deadly encounters with the World?  I certainly believe not.  

Part of your "praying without ceasing" should be the regular and repeated request that the Spirit of God tell you what to say to everyone you meet!  God knows what word every person needs to hear to draw them to Himself.  Pray that He will give you that word and prompt you when to speak it! 

Every time you open your mouth ask God to tell you what to say!

"Thank You Jesus, for the promised Holy Spirit and for the Words from You that He tells me to speak.  Praise Your Holy Name, now and forever.  Amen."