The Word of our Testimony

“And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony…”   

I am a firm believer that one of the most powerful tools we have as believers is our personal testimony.  We should all be prepared to share the story of how we met Jesus and the changes He has made in our lives–whenever and wherever God opens the door. Every testimony of a transformed life has an impact. Some have more a more dramatic, life-changed-in-an-instant testimony; others have the less dramatic, but still life-changing testimony.

I love the spontaneous sharing of testimonies that happens during times of fellowship or sharing one-on-one. But it has been on my heart to include more testimonies as part of our women’s events. Yes, we want to teach the Word at every event. But when I saw this graphic, it rang true with me. Often, just hearing someone else’s story of how Jesus changed their life is the “key that unlocks someone else’s prison.”  And often, just in the sharing of “our story” we are strengthened as we remember the miracle that God did in our own life! 

There is one caution as you consider having someone share their testimony from the pulpit in front of the group at your retreat or women’s event. The enemy attacks those who agree to share their testimony–you can count on it.  As much as possible before asking someone to share in front of your group, make sure that their foundation is sure.  Don’t call on someone new to the faith (or as I Timothy puts it “not a novice”).  Make sure you have seen the solid foundation in their life (or as I Timothy phrases it “let these also be proved”).