"For Christ did not send me to baptize, but to preach the gospel, and not with words of eloquent wisdom, lest the cross of Christ be emptied of its power. " 1 Corinthians 1:17
The Lord sent Paul.
Paul was called by the will of God to be an apostle of Christ. (1 Corinthians 1:1)
Paul obeyed the calling on his life to tell others about Jesus.
But Paul didn't have to speak eloquently. The power of the cross speaks for itself.
Just like when my daughter and her troop were selling Girl Scout cookies. The girls were not eloquent in their sales pitch, and yet their booth sold out of cookies. The cookies basically sold themselves.
We have to step out in faith and let God take care of the rest. The Holy Spirit will give us the words to say. The Lord will bless our efforts when we obey His call. God will use what we say and do for His glory.
God speaks for Himself.
Yet, He chooses to use us (who are weak and unwise by worldly standards) to show His power, so that when we boast, we boast in the Lord. (1 Corinthians 1:18-31)
Jesus = wisdom from God.
To Him who sits on the throne and unto the Lamb, be all blessing, honor, glory, and power forever.
