Spiritual Truths

1 Corinthians 2:13-14
This is what we speak, not in words taught us by human wisdom but in words taught by the Spirit, expressing spiritual truths in spiritual words. The man without the Spirit does not accept the things that come from the Spirit of God, for they are foolishness to him, and he cannot understand them, because they are spiritually discerned.


Have you ever tried to explain to someone what you believe, and have it turn out, well, not-so-good? I know I have. I’ll be in the midst of a conversation, and before I know it, I’m trying to explain the mysteries of Christ, stuttering, and short-of-breath, because I’m so nervous. I know how important it is, but the words never seem to penetrate. I generally just get a nod, and the response, "Well, that’s interesting, I believe . . ." and off they go.

The problem is that I forget one very important aspect of the whole thing – prayer. See, if I don’t pray, it’s as though the Spirit of God doesn’t fill the conversation, and the other person, listening to me go on, needs the help of the Holy Spirit to understand what I am trying to say. Unbelievers cannot understand the truths of God without God revealing it to them, and that is a work of the Spirit.

At this point, I kick myself – if only I would stop and pray a quick, silent prayer before diving into my sermon. Yet, I have to trust that God knows the heart of the person I am speaking with – if they really desire to know the truth, He will bring it to them however He decides is best. I can do my best – quoting scripture, spouting off deep theological ideas (or not – generally I’m lucky to stammer about the simplest truths), but ultimately, it is up to God to help them to see and understand Him and His truth. If they want to know, He will surely reveal it to them.

So, let’s begin to pray now that God will fill our conversations with His love and His truth. Let’s pray that He would touch every person we come into contact with, and that He would begin to reveal His sweet, wonderful truths to our friends and family who do not yet place their faith in Him. Let’s pray that the next time we open our mouths to speak of Him to an unbeliever that His Spirit would pierce that person’s heart, and leave them thinking of God, and longing for more. And, if you have this all down-pat, then you can pray for me, because goodness knows, I could sure use the help!

Have a wonderful, Christ-filled day!