‘And this is what God has testified: He has given us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. ‘ 1 John 5:11(NLT)
‘And my message and my preaching were very plain. Rather than using clever and persuasive speeches, I relied only on the power of the Holy Spirit. I did this so you would trust not in human wisdom but in the power of God.’ 1 Corinthians 2:4-5(NLT)
‘Remember, dear brothers and sisters, that few of you were wise in the world’s eyes or powerful or wealthy when God called you. Instead, God chose things the world considers foolish in order to shame those who think they are wise. And he chose things that are powerless to shame those who are powerful. God chose things despised by the world, things counted as nothing at all, and used them to bring to nothing what the world considers important. As a result, no one can ever boast in the presence of God. God has united you with Christ Jesus. For our benefit God made him to be wisdom itself. Christ made us right with God; he made us pure and holy, and he freed us from sin. Therefore, as the Scriptures say, “If you want to boast, boast only about the Lord .”’ 1 Corinthians 1:26-31(NLT)
By Rae-Ellen Sanders
Praise God, He has called each of us to the saving knowledge of Jesus Christ! Have you ever wondered where your life would be now if you didn’t ask Jesus into your heart? What paths would you have chosen to walk down? As Christians, we have had the most remarkable transformation happen in our lives when the blood of Jesus washed us clean. What an exciting privilege we now have to tell others our salvation story.
Recently, in my small group, I shared my testimony. It had been a while since I told anyone how the Lord grabbed a hold of my heart and turned my life around. I was anxious to expose my personal history, even in front of loving friends. I had made bad decisions and my previous worldly sin made me embarrassed and nervous. What I realized is that my friends were scared too. With God’s help, the eight of us shared our stories that day. We were all astonished at how unique our lives and experiences were, and how God reached down from heaven to save us with His amazing grace!
A paradigm shift happens in our soul when we have a life-changing encounter with the Lord. We should be so joy-filled and in awe that Jesus forgave our sin, that we share the Good News with everyone we meet! Broadcasting what Jesus has radically done in our lives is worth getting excited about! So why don’t we do it at every opportunity? Many will agree that it is NOT easy! It takes time and courage to review our lives and openly share our transformation with others. The enemy of our souls also wants to keep us chained in shame. Be encouraged, moms, that 1 Corinthians 2:4-5 will exhort you to trust in the Lord’s power when stepping out in faith!
When we act in obedience, we will not only glorify God and influence others, but we will also allow our testimonies to become great examples for our children. Speaking about our past compared to our lives lived in victory will illustrate God’s work within us and instruct our children in the way they should go (Proverbs 22:6)! Ultimately, God uses our conversion story to help others put their trust in Him.
What’s Next?
Salvation creates a transformation in us. When we tell of what God has done, we gain boldness that will propel us to share the Gospel more. The more we talk about Jesus at home, the easier it is to talk about Him with others. Look for opportunities to share the love of Jesus by sharing your testimony and encouraging your children to share Jesus with their friends too!
from The Wise Woman Enjoys Part Two