Use YOUR Big Gun!

Sometimes I have problems when trying to witness to others. Yeah, I know, we all do. It happens like this: God sends an opportunity your way. You take a breath, get ready to speak, then you notice that there is something REALLY different here. Age, background, ethnicity, gender, maybe even monetary status. It happens to me, it happens to all of us. Out of the blue, you feel very uncertain. what are the right words to say to this person? God put this person here, the time is now… But, how to bridge the gap?

My memory is far from perfect. I can usually remember the gist of the bible’s message, but the exact wording… chapter and verse? Sometimes even which book, who wrote it and when, is temporarily gone. Stress of the moment and Satan running interference can do that to anyone. Add even a little bit of doubt or unwillingness to listen, on the part of the "prospect," and I find myself flopping around, like a fish out of water.

In truth, there are a LOT of people who do NOT want to hear God’s message. Some simply don’t want to believe. Then, too, there are those who hear what you’re saying, but, to them, it sounds like this, "I know someone who has a neighbor who thinks her friend’s son’s girlfriend heard that…etc, etc."

If you render testimony in a court of law, the judge has no tolerance for hearsay. All he wants is FACTS. Often, those you witness to feel the same way. They won’t hear you at all unless you tell them your own personal experience. There is a very persuasive aura that surrounds you when you speak of your own life's experience. This is your major weapon in your arsenal for getting through to those who doubt. They cannot ignore your testimony, because you know exactly what happened to you, and when, and how. Nothing you ever say will carry the same conviction!

A very good friend, a "baby-sister" in Christ, had been raising her children on her own. Needing money badly. she accepted a temporary job delivering phone books. One evening, at our bible study, she was in obvious pain. She'd wrenched her back from the day's labor, and was fearful she'd be unable to return to work the next day. Another good friend. a profound prayer warrior, took her aside and prayed intently, asking God to relieve her of pain so that she could continue to support her family. Immediately, the light dawned on her face. She went from person to person, telling each what had occurred.

God blessed her, both with a surcease from pain and an incredible testimony. No one, listening to her recounting of these events, could miss the aura of truth that surrounded her.

When you relate your own testimony, always lead with the truth of your life. Sure, we've messed up, we all have, BUT God saved us anyway. Above all, don’t worry so much about what to say, say what you know. A soldier going into battle wants the most powerful weapon he can carry. God has already armed you!

The world is Satan’s battleground, & you’re in God’s army, so...

Use YOUR Big Gun!

Mr Mike