You have done well to cast this burden upon the Lord Jesus, for every good gift of wisdom and strength must descend from the Father of lights. That you are facing those in authority and feel the creeping dread of your own insufficiency is no strange thing, yet you must now hear the command of your Master: “Fear not.” Fear never helped you yet, and it never will. It is a weakening thing, making a man run at his own shadow when he might stand before an army and overcome them. Worse, it dishonors God, as though His arm that piled the heavens could be palsied in your hour of need. Put away this timorousness; you have no cause to be overcome of evil, for the promise stands sure, “Fear you not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God.”
The world’s wisdom would bid you rely on keenness of mind or polished speech, but a grain of divine grace is worth more than a ton of such knowledge. True wisdom is the fear of the Lord, not a servile dread but a holy, reverent awe born of forgiveness and love. As you have been cleansed by His precious blood, that same grace inclines your heart to prayer and unerring guidance. Divine Wisdom, dressed in robes of tenderness, invites you now to run into her arms, not to stand aloof from Him. Therefore, do not imagine you must muster your own resources; the Holy Spirit who illuminates every soul that looks to Jesus will fill your mouth with the words that are needed. Holiness is as near akin to perfect wisdom as sin is to insanity, so submit with quiet acquiescence to His will, and haste and fear will be dethroned.
Remember, too, that Christ Jesus, the Man of sorrows who was betrayed and forsaken, declared, “I have overcome the world.” He spoke not from an ivory tower but from the depths of tribulation. The same power that dwelt in Him He has put within His people. Because He lives, you who are clothed with His Spirit shall overcome the world, too. That meeting before you is but a threshing floor where the wheat will be separated from chaff, and you will get good from it. Be of good cheer! Go back into the world and its tribulations without fear; its trials cannot hurt you.
Let this be your confidence: the Lord’s sovereignty rules over all, and His hand is in every circumstance. If He has called you to this place, He will supply every word and steady every pulse. “Fear not, thou worm Jacob; I will help thee, saith the Lord.” Why should you fear? A command so absolute and unqualified leaves no room for exception. Cast yourself upon His omniscience to be your wisdom, His immutability to be your succor, and go forth to excel in that meeting, not through the poverty of your own skill, but through the riches of His grace.
Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. Thank You for loving me, Jesus. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name please bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. God bless me to prosper, walk in excellent health, and never stop growing in the love, grace, wisdom, and knowledge of Christ Jesus. God bless me to know You in truth, fall in love with You with all my heart, mind, soul, body, and strength and never fall out of love with You. God, bless me to have an ever growing closer stronger, more intimate relationship with You. Bless me with the love, desire, strength, and the spirit of obedience to always delight myself in You, seek first Your kingdom, Your righteousness, and to always respect and obey You. Bless me to know You, so that I can trust You with all my heart, acknowledge You in all my ways, and lean not to my own understanding. Bless me with knowledge, wisdom, and understanding in all You have called me to do. 
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