Luke 12: 11-12 ” When you are brought before synagogues, rulers, and authorities, do not worry about how you will defend yourselves or what you will say, for the Holy Spirit will teach you at that time what you should say.”

Jesus was encouraging His disciples for the rough road ahead, knowing that they would be persecuted by both Jew & Gentile. He repeated these words in both Mark 13:11 and Matthew 10:19-20 when He said, “But when they arrest you, don’t worry about what to say or how to say it. At that time you’ll be given what to say, for it’ll not be you speaking, but the Spirit of your Father speaking through you.” In other words, the Holy Spirit would provide their defense. So as we look at Church persecution increasing around the world and fellow Christians tormented & harassed for the sake of the Gospel, we can’t help but think of Luke 21:12-15 that speaks of this being a sign of the End of the Age. But we all can be confident of this…that no matter where we may find ourselves, at that specific time, the Holy Spirit will instruct us in what to say…for we have been given the unique opportunity to bear witness to and boldly proclaim the Gospel Message.

Author: kezha1

A Christian mother, grandmother, and retired nurse living in Illinois. Called into a ministry of encouraging others to find their ultimate plan and purpose in life through Christ. View all posts by kezha1