Words Will Be Given

Many times I have quoted these words from Luke 21 when facing a challenging adversary:
13 And so you will bear testimony to me. 14 But make up your mind not to worry beforehand how you will defend yourselves. 15 For I will give you words and wisdom that none of your adversaries will be able to resist or contradict.

My husband Roger's organization City Gospel Mission has been locked in a legal battle for years over a new location and the neighbors that don't want them there. Despite continued victories on the side of the Mission the neighbors continue to think of new tactics.

Today Roger had to testify, and lawyers are good at twisting our words, confusing us, making it hard to communicate the truth clearly. We have been praying for Roger to be calm and speak as God would want.

Last night at Bible study, guess where we were in our journey through the Gospel of Luke? Yes, reading those words I quoted above. No coincidence there.

And today the Holy Spirit guided Roger, the lawyers labeled him their star witness, and the Mission again won their appeal. Praise God.

Please pray for more funding so they can break ground on this new building that will great bless the homeless and needy of Cincinnati. Thanks.