In Sunday's sermon, Pastor Sam noted that unusual and unexpected abilities are found in the person who is being made competent by the Holy Spirit.
In the account of the healing of the man who had been lame from birth, the narrative records the response of the religious leaders to Peter and John's defense: When they saw the courage of Peter and John and realized that they were unschooled, ordinary men, they were astonished and they took note that these men had been with Jesus. (Acts 4:13, emphasis mine)
Our God is not restricted by our frailties. He is able to use us to do amazing things-- things that are not contingent upon our education nor our training. And, in using us to do things that we know we cannot do in our own strength, God ensures that only He gets the credit.
How does God bring this about? By the power of His Spirit in us.
Lord God, I submit myself to Your Spirit. Take my ordinary life, and do extraordinary things, for the glory of Your name. Amen.
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