When the Moment Comes

Matthew 10:20 

"For it will not be you speaking, but the Spirit of your Father speaking through you."

Jesus spoke these words to His disciples as He prepared them for persecution. He warned them that they’d be handed over to authorities, misunderstood, and mistreated, not for doing wrong, but for bearing witness to Him.

That might sound intimidating, but Jesus doesn’t leave them without comfort or help. He assures them: You won’t have to rely on your own words. When the moment comes, the Holy Spirit will speak through you.

This promise wasn’t just for the disciples. It’s for every believer who has ever felt nervous, unqualified, or unprepared to speak about Jesus. 

The truth is, we don’t need the perfect words. We need a surrendered heart.

The Spirit of God is still speaking today through people just like you. 

He whispers in quiet conversations over coffee. 

He spurs us on to send thoughtful texts. 

He speaks through us in small moments at work, school, or around the dinner table.

So here’s the challenge: Don’t hold back. Don’t wait until you “feel ready.” Trust that the Spirit who lives in you will give you the words. 

Step out in faith. Share your story. Speak of what Jesus has done.

Someone today needs to hear your voice, not because it’s flawless, but because the Spirit of the Father is ready to speak His truth to them through you.