God' Power and Wisdom

1 Corinthians

4 And my speech and my proclamation were not in persuasive words of wisdom but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power,

5 In order that your faith would not stand in the wisdom of men but in the power of God.

These were the words the Lord spoke to me before I met different brothers in Shillong in past few weeks. It was also my prayer that the Lord's words only be spoken and the Lord Himself be my wisdom and words. When I actually met those brothers one by one, though they asked a lot of questions on various topics ranging from biblical truths to life experiences and even church practices, the instant and timely word of God just popped up. (I myself was amazed! I didn't know how that happened, anyway it happened.) All those proves that when we are one with the Lord, His present speaking and instant anointing will abide with us all the time. Because the Lord has to carry out His work through the Spirit, in power, through the vessel available for His usage. Not that the vessel itself is special, but of God who please to choose the vessel He uses.

6 But we do speak wisdom among those who are full-grown, yet a wisdom not of this age nor of the rulers of this age, who are being brought to nought;

7 But we speak God's wisdom in a mystery, the wisdom which has been hidden, which God predestined before the ages for our glory,

8 Which none of the rulers of this age have known; for if they had known, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory;

9 But as it is written, "Things which eye has not seen and ear has not heard and which have not come up in man's heart; things which God has prepared for those who love Him.''

10 But to us God has revealed them through the Spirit, for the Spirit searches all things, even the depths of God.

One whole week of my stay with the saints, day by day, morning till night, the grace of God was abundant. Every fellowship was full of life , and every question was an ignition for more light to shine forth, a subjective foretaste of the early days church life as in the book of Acts. Besides, there were forgiveness of offenses and debts among brothers; even confession of hidden sins, repentance and consecration to begin a new living. And a glorious baptism of a brother and a sister! Physically or psychologically too, the Lord preserved me. Though my family back home experienced some difficulties due to sickness, the Lord eventually recovered them all. All these were the manifestations of the power of God and His wisdom. What a mercy that I can have such a foretaste!

Lord, may my whole Christian life be an experience of Your power and wisdom.