What To Say

There has always been one concept when I do my Bible study that I have found interesting. And that is how truely alive God’s word is! To think that the Bible was written throughout so many different authors and years, and yet, it still provides relevant information for believers now. Scenarios that are presented in Scripture, are still being experienced by believers today, and I am sure believers will continue to face them.

I think the best example of what I am saying can be found in Matthew 10:19-20.

“19 But when they arrest you, do not worry about what to say or how to say it. At that time you will be given what to say, 20 for it will not be you speaking, but the Spirit of your Father speaking through you.”

Often when this passage is discussed, the focus is on the fact that the follower of Christ has been arrested and in a time of conflict God will provide them what to say. I am not saying that this is wrong, however, I believe there is more to it. And the answer can be found in Acts 4.

“7 They had Peter and John brought before them and began to question them: “By what power or what name did you do this? 8 Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them: “Rulers and elders of the people!”

Acts 4:7-8

Again, when people read this passage the focus is on that Peter and John are presenting their argument before a crowd. I think it is often overlooked that it was the Holy Spirit that gave them the words to say.

What is interesting when you connect these two passages, is that Jesus was telling those around him, including Peter, that when they are in front of the leaders of the day; they should not worry about what to say, God will give them the words to say. And we see this played out in Acts 4. Jesus, being all-knowing, knew that Peter was going to one day be in this scenario and was already advising him on what to do, which is to not worry. This is true for us today. God’s word is alive, what He stated for a disciple walking with Him is true for us now. God is not placed inside of time, He is capable of knowing the scenarios what we find ourselves in today and has already provided us with advice just as a loving Father would. This is why all born-again believers must be active in studying God’s word, by knowing His word, we know His voice.

Seek the truth and encourage one another,

Alex