“And I brethren, when I came to you, came not with excellency of speech or of wisdom, declaring unto you the testimony of God.  For I determined not to know anything among you, save Jesus Christ, and him crucified.  And I was with you in weakness, and in fear, and in much trembling.  And my speech and my preaching was not with enticing words of man’s wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power: that your faith should not stand in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God.”
1 Corinthians 2:1-5                           
 
If we aren’t careful, we can allow ourselves to place mere men on the throne and look past the Lord Jesus Christ.  We will make an idol out of anything or anyone.  The Apostle Paul communicates to the church at Corinth a wonderful lesson that we should apply today when it comes to men and the power they seem to have in their preaching.  Paul lets them know it did not originate from him.  As we break down today’s verses, I believe you will see for yourself just what Paul was getting at.
I. The Power wasn’t in Paul’s Wisdom- (Verses 1-2) When our wisdom is determined by God’s Word, it will never be earthly wisdom, but heavenly truth.  The preaching of the Cross and Christ certainly is a heavenly truth.
2. The Power wasn’t because of Paul’s Strength- (Verse 3) It was not Paul’s strength he depended on.  All through Paul’s ministry he depended on the strength of God in any and every situation.
3. The Power wasn’t found in Paul’s Words- (Verse 4) It wasn’t Paul’s enticing words- It was the Power of the Holy Spirit.  Paul’s preaching was a demonstration not a performance or show.  When God’s man shares God’s Word, God’s power and God’s authority will flow from that Word when God’s man preaches it and  the message will stir, convict and comfort God’s people and those who are unsaved who hear it.  The glory does not belong to the man, but to God.

Beware not to put too much stock in a man.  The Bible says, “It is better to trust in the Lord than to put confidence in man” (Psalm 118:8). Look beyond the Man and to the true source of power- GOD!

Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.  In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.  Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the Lord and depart from evil.  Proverbs 3:5-7

I would suggest that you carry this powerful section from the Word of God close to you.  Allow it to be your anchor and your comfort.  Run it through your mind and saturate it in your heart.  Meditate on it and in doing so God will do a great work in you. God and His Word will be your strength and a great source of peace as you go about your time God has given.  Listen-We will trust the One we love and we will love the One we trust. Whatever it is that is happening or going on in your life at this very moment re-read the scripture above and by simple faith do what it says.

Get yourself up, shake yourself off and live victoriously in Christ Jesus.  Don't allow yourself to be consumed by all that is happening around you. "Set your affections on things above, not on the earth" (Colossians 3:2.)  Take time to praise the Lord.  Take time to pray for many. Take time to seek His face. Take time to thank the Lord. Take time to look back and recall all that the Living God has done for you. Let's not simply endure, let’s live!