And he said, ‘The God of our ancestors has appointed you to know his will, to see the Righteous One, and to hear the words from his mouth, since you will be a witness for him to all people of what you have seen and heard.’ (Acts 22:14-15)
You did not choose me, but I chose you. I appointed you to go and produce fruit and that your fruit should remain…
When the Counselor comes, the one I will send to you from the Father—the Spirit of truth who proceeds from the Father—he will testify about me.
You also will testify, because you have been with me from the beginning. (John 15:16, 26-27)
Before time began, God chose us to be his children and appointed us to know his will. And because of that, we heard his words of life and saw his work in our lives.
But now, God doesn’t call us to simply revel in his love. Rather, he has appointed us to bear fruit. He has appointed us to be his witnesses, bringing people life by touching them with the gospel we ourselves have received.
But what do witnesses do?
Preach sermons?
No.
Teach others theology?
No.
They simply tell others what they have seen and heard.
What things have you seen God do in your life? What things have you learned from his Word? How have they touched you? How have they changed you?
These are the things that we are to share.
And if we do, we will bear fruit.
So take the time to think about your testimony. What great things has God done in your life? What truths have you received that changed your life?
Not all of us are called to be pastors or teachers.
But all of us have been appointed to be Jesus’ witnesses.
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