The Power Isn’t in the Preacher

Faith comes by grace—not eloquence.

Author

Kevin Sutherland
July 17, 2025 • Estimated Reading Time: 2 minutes

Daily Devotional

The Miracle of Belief

The miracle of belief does not begin in the mind.
It begins in the Spirit.

Paul could’ve impressed with eloquence—but he chose to get out of the way.
Why?
Because only God can save a soul.
Only Jesus can make dead hearts live.
Only the Spirit can draw people to Christ.

You don’t need polished words.
You don’t need a platform.
You don’t even need the perfect mood music.

You need to lift up Jesus.

Kingdom Discipleship: A Word from Pastor Kevin

Sons and daughters—
Don’t confuse influence with impact.
God doesn’t need your charm.
He needs your obedience.

The Gospel is already powerful.
Let it breathe.
Let it move.
Let it save.

❝

My message and my preaching were not with wise and persuasive words, but with a demonstration of the Spirit’s power.

1 Corinthians 2:4 (NIV)
July 17, 2025

Today’s Prayer

Father,
Strip away my ego.
Remove the pressure to be impressive.
Let my life lift up Jesus—
And let Your Spirit do the rest.
Amen.

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— Pastor Kevin
REFLECTION QUESTIONS

  • Do I rely more on my ability—or God's anointing?

  • When I share the Gospel, is Jesus at the center—or am I?

  • Have I been afraid to speak because I thought I wasn’t “good enough”?