October 13: TESTIMONY

Believe it:

“And this gospel of the kingdom will be preached in the whole world as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will come.” Matthew 24:14

Live it:

We can learn three lessons from today’s text.
1. Keep your testimony genuine. Before Jesus comes again, our testimony will be shared with the nations, and that begins with our loved ones, neighbors, friends, and co-workers. When you talk about Jesus, be positive and genuine. Talk about how good God is, but don’t make promises that are not found in the Bible, such as telling them that all their problems will disappear if they accept Jesus into their life.
2. Keep your testimony short. The gospel is eternal, but your testimony shouldn’t go on forever! Better to keep the conversation short, while there is still interest in hearing more. Witnessing is like salt. An appropriate amount in food enhances the taste, but too much can overwhelm the taste buds and produce outright rejection.
3. Keep your testimony focused on Jesus. Many testimonies I’ve had the opportunity to hear include a lot of information about things that happened before encountering Christ. This period of time is presented so attractively that some become confused and develop an interest in non-spiritual topics based on the testimony. Instead, focus on Christ, on His power, on the blessings you have received after your conversion, and the peace that He brings. Don’t glorify sin. Lift up Jesus.

Share it:

Write down your testimony and divide it into three parts:

·         What was your life like before Jesus?

·         How did you come to know Jesus?

·         How has walking with Jesus changed your life?

My prayer today: for the families of the leadership

-Pray that God will keep the families connected to Him and each other.

-Pray that their lives may remain in balance during this very busy time.

from God’s City, My City