I knew that I had a teaching gift long before I knew anything (really) about the Bible. I accidentally volunteered to lead a Bible study group once, when I very much considered myself to be a baby Christian! That is a story for another day perhaps…
I had been praying about how I might get an opportunity to teach a Bible message. And the Lord answered in a clear way.
While I was at university (during this time), I attended the Christian Union meetings. I often arrived early to help set up chairs and whatever else needed doing. On this one occasion, the man scheduled to come and speak to the group had unfortunately had to cancel at the last minute.
I remember vividly the look on the organiser’s face as she said, “What are we going to do! We’ve got X number of people coming!” I say “X” because I really do not remember how many were coming!
In a small voice, I said, “I can speak, if you want me to…” About what, I had little idea! “Would you!” She asked excitedly. “Sure,” I said, excitement growing inside of me. In that moment, I knew that this had been my answer to prayer and that this was the opportunity God had blessed me with.
Grabbing a Bible, reviewing the passage, and praying as much as I could with what time I had, I “prepared”.
The crowd gathered and I stood up to speak. This is when the miracle happened… words came out! And they were not wholly nonsensical, as I recall!
I often think of this verse, when I remember that night:
For the Holy Spirit will teach you in that same hour what you must say.”
Luke 12:12 (WEB)
He certainly did that evening!
I’m pleased to report it was the first of many times God would give me the privilege of speaking to a group of Christians about His amazing Word. Mostly, I am slightly more prepared than that first time!
I praise and thank God He was in charge that night, and indeed – every night!
For the Holy Spirit will teach you in that same hour what you must say – Luke12:12 #Bible #Jesus #Christianity
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Andy Brown 
This testimony is a great encouragement Andy. You recognised the gift of God within you and stepped out in faith. Asking and then receiving of God the opportunity to serve. Wonderful. Godly appointed teachers of the Word of God are needed so much within the body. I haven’t prepared a testimony for today because I’m posting about Joseph so I will share yours. An answer to prayer 😊
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Thank you very much for your comments and encouragement! It means a lot to me. Thanks also for sharing the post, and I do hope your readers are encouraged by it.
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fantastic!! yes God gives us the words we need to speak, in His timing!
Amen and Amen
Andy B
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This testimony really excited my heart Andy! In Your description I recognise the same feeling I had the very few times I preached, and also in one to one evangelism. I have a similar feeling when I am writing from time to time; lines or paragraphs appear and I stop and gasp as I read it…”where did this come from?” Our Father God is a miracle worker for sure!
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Providence with your preaching! This reminds me the same thing of when I began my first time speaking
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