Paul continually expounds on the "works" of the Holy Spirit. He acknowledges that it is not him (Paul) who converts, or preaches, or saves. Paul even talks about how he "resolved to know nothing.. except Jesus Christ, and Him crucified." (2:2) His words were not persuasive or wise, but he credits the Holy Spirit's power that did the conversion, lest men might rest on man's wisdom and not on God's.
All wisdom comes from God; the world's wisdom is nothing. The Holy Spirit reveals God to us, personally. The words that Paul spoke, and the words that we speak, are words taught by the Spirit of God.
We can boldly proclaim the Word because we have the mind of Christ! (2:16) We, his people, do not need to rely on our own Wisdom. We may plant, but God grows. Doesn't that take the pressure off?
We are God's Temple, He has taken up permanent residence in us. Let us walk in that truth. Be confident that God is at work, and He is inviting you to work alongside Him. We are His partners in His labor.
May God bless you with His Truth in all this. Amen!
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