Are You A Witness?

"The one who has seen here gives his witness so that you may believe: his witness is true and He knows that he speaks the truth." - John 19:35

You are a Christian today because Jesus Christ resurrected from the dead and His apostles became witnesses of this truth. Their belief and their work enabled for our faith to be passed down from generation to generation, and today, it rests in your hands. In the gospel of Matthew, Jesus gives The Great Commission to His apostles: go out and make disciples of all nations. The apostles have done their jobs because here you are, a believer in Christ, but what will you do to bring Christ to others? Today, The Great Commission is given to you.

We are all witnesses of the truth of God and we must proclaim it to others! It's not about standing in the streets and yelling out that Jesus is your savior. It's not about sitting in the first pew at church each week. It's not about spending all day on your knees praying. It's about living out your faith in God! If God has done good things for you, do you live your life showing the joy you have? Do others see the goodness of God in you? Do they want that joy you have? Do they even know you believe? There's never a need to go around throwing Jesus' Name about, but if someone is having a problem, or is sad, offer to pray for them. If you happen to be praying and someone calls and asks you what you were doing, tell them you were praying. Smile at someone as they pass you by. Small things like these warm people's hearts and may plant a seed for them to pray to the God that has given you joy and peace. When you feel you want to do more, take a step forward and talk openly to people about your faith. Tell them the reason you hold on to God. Be a witness to the truth! Take a step each day to do the work of the apostles and make disciples of those that need God's love in their lives. There are opportunities to witness for Jesus waiting all around us! Take action!

Today's Prayer:
Lord Jesus, I believe in Your resurrection and desire to serve You by proclaiming Your life and truth to others. Give me the wisdom, joy, and words to speak so that I can bring the lost to You. In Your Name we pray. Amen.