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Paul’s ministry was not characterized by his personal charisma or his powerful personality. He told the Corinthians, “I did not come with eloquence or superior wisdom… For I resolved to know nothing while I was with you except Jesus Christ and him crucified…My message and my preaching were not with wise and persuasive words, but with a demonstration of the Spirit’s power, so that your faith might not rest on men’s wisdom, but on God’s power” (1 Corinthians 2:1-5). May we realize as Paul did that while charisma may entertain only the power of the Holy Spirit can transform!
“The things that mark an apostle—signs, wonders and miracles—were done among you with great perseverance.”
— 2 Corinthians 12:12 (NIV)
Lord Jesus, forgive us for depending on the power of our personality rather than on the anointing of the Holy Spirit. In Your holy name we pray. Amen.