Speaking the truth

I was touched by the story of Alyce today.  I know I say that about all Neil’s stories, but the thing that encouraged me especially today was this, from Neil:  The more we talked the more aware I became of Christ’s presence ministering to Alyce.

All Neil did was speak the truth to Alyce, and she was being set free by it! 

I’ve had friends over the years who, at times, have needed to hear truth, and yet as we talked, it felt so futile, as if the words I said had no lasting value.  Can you relate?

I forget that the Word of God is alive and active; I may not see what it’s doing, but it is at work, and it will do exactly what God intends for it to do (Hebrews 4:12).

So I’m encouraged to keep encouraging, to keep speaking the truth.  And I’m going to trust that when I do, Christ’s presence will be there, making an impact, even if I don’t see it.