Today's Daily Bread
Eloquent, Yet Humble
I admire people who can articulate their beliefs and persuade
others with their rhetoric. Some call it “the gift of gab” or “having a
way with words.” Others call it “eloquence.”
Apollos had that gift. We are told that he was “an eloquent man and
mighty in the Scriptures” (Acts 18:24). But although he taught
accurately about Christ, he preached only of the baptism of John which
was a baptism of repentance from sin (v.25; 19:4).
Apollos knew about Jesus’ teachings but may not have known about His
death and resurrection and that the Spirit had now come (Acts 2). His
teaching was incomplete because he didn’t know about being filled with
the Spirit for daily empowerment.
So Priscilla and Aquila, a wife and husband who were friends of Paul,
invited Apollos into their home to correct his teaching. Although he
was highly educated and knew the Scriptures well, Apollos humbly
accepted their instruction. As a result, Apollos was able to continue
his ministry, but with newfound understanding.
Psalm 25:9 reminds us that God “guides the humble in what is right
and teaches them His way” (NIV). If we have a spirit of humility, we can
be taught by God and be used to touch the lives of others.
More like the Master I would ever be,
More of His meekness, more humility;
More zeal to labor, more courage to be true,
More consecration for work He bids me do. —Gabriel
More of His meekness, more humility;
More zeal to labor, more courage to be true,
More consecration for work He bids me do. —Gabriel
The place of humility is the place of power.
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