The Holy Spirt works even when we do our part poorly

Now a certain woman named Lydia heard us. She was a seller of purple from the city of Thyatira, who worshiped God. The Lord opened her heart to heed the things spoken by Paul.
Acts 16:14

Only the Holy Spirit can change the unbelieving heart of a lost sinner into the heart of one who trusts in Christ for salvation. But as we considered last time, He has sovereignly chosen to do His work as we who believe, proclaim Christ and the gospel. Let’s consider how we do our part.

The Lord saved me through a terrible witness of a co-worker. I will not take the time here to recount those details, but suffice it to say that what that dear brother did and said was not the way to proclaim Christ. But God used that situation and I was irresistibly drawn to Christ. Not by the man’s words or actions but by the Holy Spirit.

This is not an encouragement to present Christ badly. It is an encouragement that even if we do not proclaim Christ well, the Holy Spirit will save Christ’s people. So do not not speak about Christ to non-believers because you fear you don't know what to say. Just tell what you know, and pray, trusting that the Holy Spirit is able, and will open the hearts of those Christ came to save!

More on this next time…