Matthew 10:18-20 (NASB)
18and you will even be brought before governors and kings for My sake, as a testimony to them and to the Gentiles.
19"(A)But when they hand you over, (B)do not worry about how or what you are to say; for it will be given you in that hour what you are to say.
20"For (C)it is not you who speak, but it is the Spirit of your Father who speaks in you.
I was at work the other night and I heard a co-worker of mine describe a Christian singer as being "anointed." This got me to thinking and I was trying to figure out how this was similar or connected to the cessation of Gods special revelation.
While I firmly believe that God does not "talk" to us today and that he has fully revealed Himself through the Bible. I am unsure exactly how this affects the work of His Spirit in us now.
I've heard people express their belief that a preacher was "anointed" during a sermon. Meaning that at some point during the sermon, the Holy Spirit kind of "took over" or "took control" and the delivery and message of the Preacher was smoother, and not exactly what he originally intended to say. This isn't to say that God via the Holy Spirit is giving out divine revelation, I see this as more of just the Holy Spirit aiding us in our work. In singing, preaching, teaching, whatever.
So I was wondering if anyone would like to comment and help me better understand this concept. Thanks.
Y.B.I.C,
Dave.
