Pass It On

Sometimes we think we need wisdom beyond our reach in order to witness to or encourage one another, so we sit reluctantly in silence, with a treasure trove of encouragment at our fingertips. First Corinthians 1:17 says we don't need human wisdom, but the gospel.

     For Christ did not send me to baptize, but to preach the gospel--not
     with words of human wisdom, lest the cross of Christ be emptied of
     its power.    (NIV)

Share Scripture. God's Word has power and wisdom on its own.

I've often hesitate to pass along a Scripture to a friend in need, thinking the other person probably knows the passage, or it wouldn't speak to them like it spoke to me. I was encouraged by the Lord through a Bible study friend this weekend, though, that I don't need to worry about that. I had been obedient and shared a passage with her that had previously ministered to me when I was in a similar situation. God used His Words to encourage her heart, without any wisdom of mine.

God's Word is active--"For the Word of God is living and active..." (Hebrews 4:12a). The enemy is aware of the power of the Word and doesn't want it activated. The enemy will throw doubt our way to hinder us from becoming an activator. He's the one who whispers, "That's not the right verse," "Someone else has something better to encourage them," "Just wait and see if God really wants you to share that Scripture," "You need some good advice to share, not just a verse."

We don't need great human wisdom. In fact, it can get in the way and may even generate pride in our words over God's, as Paul also warns about (1 Corinthians 1:31). As we make ourselves familiar with His Word, He can use it, through us, to minister to others. Become an activator of the power of treasure of God's Word.