S – And the gospel must first be proclaimed to all nations. ¹¹ And when they bring you to trial and deliver you over, do not be anxious beforehand what you are to say, but say whatever is given you in that hour, for it is not you who speak, but the Holy Spirit.

Mark 13:10–11 ESV

O – Commentary:

Such trials (13:9, 11) would be a means through which the Good News would be preached to all nations (or all peoples). This would all take place first—i.e., before the destruction of Jerusalem…

13:11 A word of encouragement follows the warning of 13:9. Jesus’ followers need not fear what they should say in these circumstances. The early followers of Jesus were generally uneducated and without political influence (see Acts 4:10–17; 1 Cor 1:26), so this assurance would have comforted them. Believers are not prohibited from thinking about what they will say, but they need not worry about it

 New Living Translation Study Bible (Carol Stream, IL: Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., 2008), Mk 13:10–11.

A – In sharing out faith with others today, we recognize that we are like the disciples.  We are instruments of the Holy Spirit for others to hear about the gospel.  We do not need to fear it but feel free to share what we are thinking with confidence.

R – Heavenly Father, you are all powerful.  Help us today to walk with the leading of the Holy Spirit.  We want our words to be directed by you.  Give us a boldness to share our faith with confidence and humility.