# 662 Today's Du-votional comes from: Mr 13:11 "But when they arrest you and deliver you up, do not worry beforehand, or premeditate what you will speak. But whatever is given you in that hour, speak that; for it is not you who speak, but the Holy Spirit.”
Wow! This is an incredible piece of Scripture! So much to talk about! First of all as Jesus speaks of the immediate future of His apostles, He makes no bones about it....they will be arrested, they will be delivered up to church councils and civil authorities. And they were! Just read the Book of Acts!
I remember the two times I have been brought before the court to face OWI charges. I was shaking in my boots, and rightly so. Ro 13:4 For he (the judge in my case ) is God's minister to you for good. But if you do evil, be afraid; for he does not bear the sword in vain; for he is God's minister, an avenger to execute wrath on him who practices evil.”
Now I was shaking in my boots for an OWI, what are the Apostles going to be feeling like facing whippings, stonings, and possible tortuous death? If you were in that situation wouldn't you be consumed about your defense?
But Jesus seeks to calm their fears immediately by telling them not to worry about the words they will use in the courtroom. The Holy Spirit will consume them and supply what they need.
Lesson #1 for us. Fear not, even in your own present situation. God knows your every anxious moment. HE will supply what you need to get you through..
Father, we have a great fear of the unknown. Help us at those times when fear gats a grip on us. Help us to remember that nothing is unknown to You.
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