Luke 12:8 “I tell you, whoever publicly acknowledges me before others, the Son of Man will also acknowledge before the angels of God.
I want to focus on verses 11 and 12 because I have always struggled with what to say. I used to joke that I would never make a good lawyer because it would be a day or two later before I formulated a good rebuttal. But verses 11 and 12 tell me not to worry about what I will say, that the Holy Spirit will teach me at that time, when I need the words.
Luke 12:9 But whoever disowns me before others will be disowned before the angels of God.
There have been many times when I have been struggling for the right words to communicate with someone that they are not alone, that there is hope, that they are worthy. I feel incredibly inept at the task, but I have learned to rely on the Holy Spirit, to lead with my inept human attempts wrapped in God’s grace and pray for the best. Even though it is never perfect, the message gets through.
Luke 12:11 “When you are brought before synagogues, rulers and authorities, do not worry about how you will defend yourselves or what you will say,
Precious Savior, Sometimes I feel like Moses, giving you excuse after excuse about why I can’t do what You call me to do, and I feel so strongly that You have called me to encourage and uplift others. Thank You that I don’t have to have the perfect words, I just need a heart full of love and compassion for You and my fellow human. Teach me the right words as I need them to shine Your light and love. Amen.
Luke 12:12 for the Holy Spirit will teach you at that time what you should say.”
Have a blessed day.