What’s your story? We all have one. In Christian circles we call it your testimony.
The Bible is a book made up of stories. They are all true, but stories of God and how he worked in His people. They tell of His steadfast love, incredible patience, and endless mercies. They tell what He requires of us and the consequences for our wrongdoing. His stories tell of His redemptive plan for us.
We are called to share our stories. It’s urged from many places in the Bible.
“Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous deeds among all peoples.” Psalm 96:3
“But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light.” 1 Peter 2:9
“Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage — with great patience and careful instruction.” 2 Timothy 4:2
“How, then, can they call on the one they have not believed in? And how can they believe in the one of whom they have not heard?” Romans 10:14
The problem is that we often think about our testimonies as being who we were before Jesus and the moment that changed. That’s part of the story, but it’s ongoing. Our story grows non stop because God is relentless in His love and mercy and his patience knows no bounds.
It’s time to dig out your five, ten, twenty, or more-year-old testimony and blow the dust off it. What did you see God doing of late?
That answered prayer. That unexpected kindness. The job offer or check that materialized out of the blue at just the right time. The marriage that was healed. Your peace over a decision. A friend’s life changed.
That’s all part of your story, your testimony. Those are things worth sharing.
When we do, it brings glory to God and encourages others. Only you can tell your story. Don’t keep it hidden.
Be blessed
Kevin
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