During a
Bible study the ladies discussed what held them back from witnessing,
evangelizing and testifying about the Lord. Generally speaking, they seemed to
agree it was their lack of knowledge and the fear that they could not respond
if they were asked questions. Many of these ladies have been Christians for
decades. My sense is they not only underestimate themselves, but also the
Spirit living within them. I’m reminded of Stephen who was known to be full of
the Spirit and wisdom and who was one of seven men chosen to oversee the daily
distribution of food. “Now Stephen, a man full of God’s grace and power, did
great wonders and miraculous signs among the people. Opposition arose, however,
from members of the Synagogue of the Freedmen (as it was called)—Jews of Cyrene
and Alexandria as well as the provinces of Cilicia and Asia. These men began to
argue with Stephen, but they could not stand up against his wisdom or the
Spirit by whom he spoke” (Acts 6:8-10 NIV).
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