THE TOPIC TODAY? THE POWER OF A CHRISTIAN’S “TESTIMONY”… I mean, what’s happening here? “Testimony” the topic in “Coffee with the Lord” again within a week! Must be important!!
Just let me say… I’m impressed with the power of a brand new believer’s testimony!
I’ve seen it over and over again. A person hears the gospel – the story of Jesus – and responds with trust and commitment. Their lives are powerfully transformed! And then they begin enthusiastically sharing with anyone who will listen what has happened to them – the wonderful things they’ve discovered in Christ! Their network of friends – those they shop with, work with, live nearby… their “neighbors” are positively impacted by the change in their lives and their words. Often even family members – those who know them best – cannot escape the power of their testimony (and they come to Christ)! One life-transforming testimony leads to another! Ultimately a whole neighborhood – a whole network of friends and family, even people in their workplace, come to Christ! It’s exciting!
There’s a story like that in the Bible (John 4:1-42)…
A Samaritan woman with a string of messed up marriages and empty life discovers Jesus … the “Living Water”! What an impact His words made on her life – a life-transforming encounter! She leaves her water jar at the well where she encountered Jesus and immediately goes back into town and tells everyone she meets, “Come, see a man who told me all that I ever did! Can this be the Christ?!” And then the Bible says this…
“Many Samaritans from that town believed in Him BECAUSE OF THE WOMAN’S TESTIMONY… And many more believed BECAUSE OF HIS WORD. They said to the woman, ‘It is no longer because of what you said that we believe, for WE HAVE HEARD FOR OURSELVES, and we know that this is indeed the Savior of the world.” (from John 4:1-42)
So I guess the lesson is this… Never, never, never, put down or underestimate the power of the testimony of a brand new follower of Jesus! They may not have all the esoteric theology down right, but THE PERSONAL STORY OF A TRANSFORMED LIFE IS A POWERFUL THING! Their testimony oozes excitement, conviction, and authenticity! And if you’ve known the Lord for awhile… Never lose the wonder, the excitement and deep appreciation about what the Lord has done for you! Keep your personal story alive! Share it every time you get an opportunity! The Lord will use it! People will be attracted to it! Point people to Jesus – He transforms lives!
Hope I have an opportunity to share my story with someone today!
Coffee With The Lord 