We have a choice. Either our faith can be of the intellectual sort that theoretically accepts all kinds of premises on which to take our stand about God and the way we live, or it can be a day by day walk with the Lord. A day by day walk with the Lord is something that is far more exciting and dynamic than an intellectual faith. More than that, it is a solid experience on which to draw in times of trouble. Anyone who has that day by day walk with the Lord will have a testimony or testimonies to give. These testimonies will be real life experiences that demonstrate that your walk with the Lord is personal and new every morning. Testimony is not usually spectacular and full of incredible stories although it might be. It is usually about how we have seen God at work in the every day events of life. The importance of testimony comes in the solidifying of our faith that comes from sharing. The importance of testimony comes in the encouragement that others receive for their faith when they hear about ours. The importance of testimony comes in helping others find how to see God's action on their own journey. When is the last time you gave testimony to the things that were happening in your faith walk? Don't be shy. Step out in faith and God will use it powerfully.
Friday, February 4, 2011
The Importance of Testimony
We have a choice. Either our faith can be of the intellectual sort that theoretically accepts all kinds of premises on which to take our stand about God and the way we live, or it can be a day by day walk with the Lord. A day by day walk with the Lord is something that is far more exciting and dynamic than an intellectual faith. More than that, it is a solid experience on which to draw in times of trouble. Anyone who has that day by day walk with the Lord will have a testimony or testimonies to give. These testimonies will be real life experiences that demonstrate that your walk with the Lord is personal and new every morning. Testimony is not usually spectacular and full of incredible stories although it might be. It is usually about how we have seen God at work in the every day events of life. The importance of testimony comes in the solidifying of our faith that comes from sharing. The importance of testimony comes in the encouragement that others receive for their faith when they hear about ours. The importance of testimony comes in helping others find how to see God's action on their own journey. When is the last time you gave testimony to the things that were happening in your faith walk? Don't be shy. Step out in faith and God will use it powerfully.
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We have a test for a testimony!
ReplyDeleteRecently, my life has had a trauma during which it was hard to pray out to God except for a quick "help" or "grant peace" or "give me wisdom". The temptor tried to suck health, energy and the battle within was strong.
I give Praise to God that He warned me of these times, to have His word in my heart, to transform my mind by the renewing of me heart with each and every crisis, to stand firm and still, to listen to His still voice!
And, He is not a lier, He has a covenant relationship with me that held firm. I heard His voice and wrote out "words", I felt Him carrying me, literally through the day, I felt calm, I felt direction and after a few days I felt the song in my heart once again and I could laugh & sing Praise to my God & King.
The temptor has no place in our day:
Exodus 14:13-14 reassures, "Do not be afraid. Stand still, and see the salvation of the Lord, which He will accomplish for you today ... The Lord will fight for you, and you shall hold your peace."