As eager students of the Bible and the Science of Christ, have we sometimes shared precious inspiration with someone only to have it ignored, disputed, or summarily dismissed? Or have we spoken out of turn—too hastily— without checking sources, facts, or allowing an idea to be confirmed and complete in our understanding before speaking? Perhaps even someone has benefited from our prayerful inspiration but afterward has walked on without acknowledging its effectiveness.
As a result of these types of experience we may find ourselves full of self doubt, chagrined, confused, frustrated, angered, or even wary of ever voicing God's Word again. However, instead of feeling disappointment or remorse over these unhappy experiences, we can know that if God has directed us to speak, that word will be effective, and eventually its power will be acknowledged. But if we find that we have spoken presumptuously or precipitously, these experiences can teach us important lessons as to how we can become more effective witnesses for Truth.
A truly effective witness recognizes that giving testimony to Truth is an exacting activity, one that requires yielding to God's wisdom and precise timing. It is not a haphazard, forced, or humanly engineered activity. Nor does Truth require human persuasion or coloring to promote it. Truth stands on its own, communicates itself.
