What Jesus Did : Luke 12:11-12 - The Holy Spirit Will Help
by Phil Ware
The Holy Spirit Will Help - Luke 12:11-12
"When men bring you into the synagogues before the leaders and other important men, don't worry about what you will say. At that time the Holy Spirit will teach you what you must say." (ERV) Full TextKey Thought
In the previous verse, Jesus had warned against blaspheming the Holy Spirit. While it is not altogether clear what he meant in this context, in another reference to this subject, Jesus is referring to those who attributed his miracles to demons rather than the Spirit of God. Nevertheless, one thing is clear: the Holy Spirit lives in and works through Jesus' disciples. This is especially true when they are facing great opposition, especially political rulers. The Holy Spirit will be with them to help them know what to say. They will not be alone no matter how it may feel to them. Their words will have power because of the Spirit speaking through them. To ignore their words is to ignore the very Spirit of God speaking through them.
Today's Prayer
Father, speak through me and use me by the power of your Holy Spirit, to your glory. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.
Today's Verses in Context
Many thousands of people came together. There were so many people that they were stepping on each other. Before Jesus spoke to the people, he said to his followers, "Be careful of the yeast of the Pharisees. I mean that they are hypocrites. Everything that is hidden will be shown. Everything that is secret will be made known. The things you say in the dark (secretly) will be told in the light (openly). The things you whisper in a private room will be shouted from the top of the house." Then Jesus said to the people, "I tell you, my friends, don't be afraid of people. People can kill the body, but after that they can do nothing more to hurt you. I will show you the One to fear. You should fear him (God) who has the power to kill you and also to throw you into hell. Yes, he is the One you should fear. "When birds are sold, five small birds cost only two pennies. But God does not forget any of them. Yes, God even knows how many hairs you have on your head. Don't be afraid. You are worth much more than many birds. "I tell you, if any person stands before other people and is willing to say that he believes in me, then I will say that person belongs to me. I will say this before the angels of God. But if any person stands before people and says he does not believe in me, then I will say that person does not belong to me. I will say this before the angels of God. "If a person says something against the Son of Man, he can be forgiven. But a person that says bad things against (refuses to accept) the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven. "When men bring you into the synagogues before the leaders and other important men, don't worry about what you will say. At that time the Holy Spirit will teach you what you must say."-- Luke 12:1-12 (ERV)
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