1Corinthians 2:4 ‘And my speech and my preaching was not with enticing words of man’s wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power’.

DAILY READING ; Acts 26:19-32; 1 Samuel 1:1-2:10; Psalm 49

Smith Wigglesworth was one of the most prominent evangelists of the early Pentecostal movement. However, it is amazing that with the global impact of his ministry, he never had a formal education.
From age seven he was sent to the mills to work, sometimes up to14 hours a day, to help provide for his poor family. As a result, he had little education and did not learn to read or write properly until age 26 when he got married. It was his wife, Polly who taught him to read the Bible. He often stated that it was the only book he ever read. He always carried a New Testament Bible wherever he went.
Wigglesworth operated a plumbing business in Bradford, England, and helped his wife in ministering at a small Gospel mission they had built. In those early days, Polly preached because Smith was only just learning to read and was also constrained by a slight stuttering problem. His role in ministry was more of intercession for his wife. However, as he devoted himself to prayer, fasting and constant study of the Bible, eventually, Smith became baptized in the Holy Spirit. By God’s power, he was delivered from his stuttering and was anointed with power.
Though he had been largely unknown outside his town, at 48 years old, when he was baptized in the Holy Spirit, everything changed.
The first day he ministered on the pulpit, his wife could not believe that it was her husband. His sermons were full of power which resulted in the miracles, signs and wonders that began to follow his ministry.
Through Wigglesworth, countless people were healed, the dead were raised and millions came to faith in Christ.

It is indeed amazing how an uneducated plumber was used by God to manifest great signs and wonders that shook the world.

1 Corinthians 2:4 says ‘And my speech and my preaching was not with enticing words of man’s wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power’

The truth is that though you may not come from the ‘right’ background, or have good education, as long as you can connect to God’s power, you will indeed stand out in your generation.

It is power that determines your level of victory and dominion in life. It is through the greatness of God’s power that the enemies submit themselves to you. (Psalm 66:3)
Llfe is not a funfair but a warfare. There is an enemy who is intent on keeping you on the floor so that you never lift your head up in life. You don’t address him with grammar, he only understands the language of power.
Therefore, power is essential if your desire is to make progress in life. But the price you are willing to pay determines how much power you can acquire. .
The price for power is in a genuine intimate covenant walk with God through diligent study of the Word and fervent prayers. The secret of the power of the apostles is found in Acts 6:4 which says ‘But we will give ourselves continually to prayer, and to the ministry of the word.”
Indeed as you walk in the light of the Word and maintain a strong prayer and praise life, you will be greatly anointed with the power of the Holy Ghost..
In this season of fasting and prayers, let us determine not to come out empty handed. Let us ask God to baptize us afresh with His power. Enough of living in powerlessness and defeat. It is indeed time for us to arise and truly begin to manifest the mighty power of God in our lives and ministry.

PRAYER: Lord, please help me to be willing to pay the price for Your power. May spiritual weakness and laziness never rob me of my glorious destiny. Rather by Your grace I accept the spiritual responsibility for the mighty manifestation of Your power in my life in Jesus Name. .

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When God places His hand upon a man in life nothing can come against him, this is because the gifts and calling of God are without repentance.
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