our testimony
We have been taught for so many years in church about what it means to give our testimony. I think we have missed the mark on this one. I have seen so many people get up and tell people in detail of where they have been and how God brought them out of there. Now don’t get me wrong I do think there is a time and place for details, however I believe Christ has a different aspect of giving our testimony in mind. You see I believe our testimony is where we are at and not where we have been. Most people just need to know the person they are talking to is broken like them. Loving Jesus and living by faith is not a crutch like some would like us to believe, rather it is our foundation, the Rock of Christ is what we stand on. When it is our time to give our testimony, we must let people know we have been to rock bottom and to places we did not want to go. Regardless of the struggle or sin there shouldn’t be a judgement of what is worse and what is not so bad. For each of us our sin or struggle is a big deal. There will be times where detailed testimony is necessary, but that is up to the Holy Spirit and should be handled with prayer and righteous discretion. That’s why we must go to where Jesus goes and that is to the heart. All of our hearts are broken the same way through pain, shame and fear and if we can allow the Holy Spirit to use us to make someone feel safe to open up and talk then so be it. Our testimony is how Christ lives through us and without preaching or pointing fingers people will want what they see you have. A mighty and gracious Lord who does not have an issue with our sins. He has compassion and mercy for His Beloved! Amen and Amen
