The Spirit of Your Father Speaketh in You %

For it is not ye that speak, but the Spirit of your Father which speaketh in you. (Matthew 10:20, KJV)

This truth may shock or surprise many of you, God’s children: would you believe me if I told you that the Holy Spirit has spoken in you—or rather, through you? I’m not speaking here of prophets or the specific gift of prophecy. Let me share a truth that could potentially revolutionize your walk with the Holy Spirit.

Here’s what Jesus told His disciples as He taught them and warned them about what would come: they would be arrested and brought before rulers for believing in Him. Then He added something absolutely astounding:

“But when they deliver you up, take no thought how or what ye shall speak: for it shall be given you in that same hour what ye shall speak. For it is not ye that speak, but the Spirit of your Father which speaketh in you.” (Matthew 10:19–20, KJV)

I want you to picture this scene in your mind so you can fully understand what Jesus meant. Imagine standing before a council, being questioned about your faith in Jesus. Jesus says that when this happens, you should not worry beforehand about what you will say. As they ask you questions, simply speak what is in your mind. And then He makes this remarkable statement: it is not you speaking, but the Holy Spirit.

Let me ask you: did Jesus imply they would hear a voice in their heads or ears whispering the answers? Did He suggest they would see a vision before being questioned to know what to say? Or that they would feel a physical sensation, a shaking or a divine presence, to direct them? Certainly not.

Here is the mystery Jesus revealed: the Holy Spirit would fill their minds and bodies so completely that He would take hold of their thoughts and mouths. He would think through them and speak through them as them. They would hear the questions, think through the answers, and speak—but it would not truly be them. It would be the Holy Spirit.

I have just explained to you a specific, limited application of Galatians 2:20 in action:

“I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.” (Galatians 2:20, KJV)

Our responsibility is to become conscious of His presence in us and to remain full of Him, so that He can increasingly take control of every part of our being. The more He has of us, the more of His glory will be revealed through us.

Meditate

Pause and consider: has the Holy Spirit ever spoken in you as described above, in any context? Hint: your honest answer will reveal how conscious you are of Who—the Spirit—is in you.

Act on the Word

Today, surrender your voice, your reasoning, your defense to the Spirit of your Father. Whether it’s a conversation with a friend, a moment of teaching, or a time of confrontation, do not be afraid. Trust that He will speak in you. Begin cultivating an inner stillness that listens for His voice—even as you speak.