Be a Witness

Gretings,

I wanted to follow up to my message last Sunday titled “How to Enlarge the Kingdom of Heaven on Earth“ 

As I stated in the message, when  you became a believer you also became God's messenger here on Earth. God wants to speak to the world through you. The great apostle Paul said, "... we speak the truth before God, as messengers of God."

You may feel you don't have anything to share, but that could be your insecurity or the enemy trying to keep you silent. You have a storehouse of experiences that God wants to use to bring others into the realm of Heaven on Earth. The Bible says in 1 John 5:10:

"Those who believe in the Son of God have the testimony of God in them.”

 Your testimony is the story of how Christ has made a difference in your life. The Bible says in 1 Peter: 

 “You were put here to do His work and speak out for Him, to tell others of the night-and-day difference He made for you."

This is the essence of “witnessing“ simply reporting your personal experiences with the Lord and what He’s done in your life. 

That’s exactly what Jesus meant when He said “you will be my witnesses.“ 

Similar to  a courtroom, we’re a witness tells what he experienced - Jesus just wants you to tell what happened in your life from your relationship with Him. 

Just remember, Jesus didn’t say “You must be my attorney and defend me.“ He just wants you to tell your story to others about what He did in your life, that’s what being a witness is here on Heaven on Earth. 

Remember, there's no other story just like yours, so only you can share it, and if you don't, it will be lost forever. 

In my humble opinion your testimony is more effective than any of my sermons or mid week messages, as unbelievers see pastors like me as kinda like salesmen of the Faith, whereas people  experience non-pastors  as more satisfied customers, if that makes sense. 

Your  story is more than a story but  a relational bridge to Heaven on Earth that can help your family members, friends or even strangers cross. 

The Bible says in 1 Peter 3:15:

“Be ready at all times to answer anyone who asks you to explain the hope you have in you, but do it with gentleness and respect." 

The best way to "be ready" is to think through your testimony and even outline it in a journal or even in a word document. 

I have this crazy surfing pastor idea for Beach church that we could gather all our testimonies and put them online so that visitors , potential new congregants or your grandchildren and great great grandchildren  could read to learn what Jesus did in our life’s. Ok, don’t worry it’s just an idea. 

Once again , here are some basic ideas to frame your testimony: 

1. Tell people a little bit about yourself (birthplace, parents/siblings, interests, etc.).

2. What was your life like before knowing God personally?

3. How did you come to know Jesus in your life? 

4. How are things different today?

 5. Maybe share some supernatural Stories or miracles that have happened to you? I love these stories.  

6. Do you have any wisdoms about day to day life that God has illuminated to you?

Have a wonderful rest of the week here on Heaven on Earth. 

Pastor Rick