1 Cor 2:4, 5

I've been in several different bible studies lately and I can really see how differently God has created all of us. In a question/answer session, some will give answers based on life experiences, others answer from a general knowledge of a survey of the wisdom in scriptures, and some search through the scriptures for specific references that focus on the purpose of the study. All are good and each fit the person and personality of the individual.

I think I fit in with the general knowledge of scriptural wisdom crowd when I'm in that setting. However, in times when I am teaching or leading, I've been really surprised of how God uses all sorts of methods to convey His message. In 1 Corinthians 2, Paul tells us how he would interract differently with baby believers than he did with mature believers. With the new believers he spoke plainly and clearly about only Jesus. He leaned on the Holy Spirit to lead him. With mature believers he spoke biblical wisdom and broadened his teachings to more than just Jesus, but certainly keeping Jesus in the center of it all.

I'm reminded to build my faith and let God work through me. When sharing Jesus, I need to keep Jesus as the focus and just let the Holy Spirit do the work. So when I might only have general wisdom to share, the Spirit will supply specific scripture references and bring life experience to my rememberance. The following verse is encouraging to me and hopefully to you as well.

1 Corinthians 2: 4, 5 -- My message and my preaching were very plain. Rather than using clever and persuasive speeches, I relied only on the power of the Holy Spirit. I did this so you would trust not in human wisdom but in the power of God.