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Personal witness I

As co-worker in God’s Kingdom the simplicity of your life story is meant to tell a tale of salvation. In Luke 24 we read how Cleopas and his companion were on their way to Emmaus. After the terrible happenings regarding Jesus’ death on the cross and the disappearance of His body, they were dismayed and disappointed. Jesus joined them on the way and listened to their version of the events. What is notable is that Jesus allowed them to share their understanding of what happened, while He actually had all the facts. Their story was important to Him. He wanted them to articulate their pain and feelings of despair. Jesus’ remark about their foolishness and unbelief did not trouble them. They were eager to listen to His words of encouragement and hope. They needed to rediscover the essence of life itself. So they invited Him to stay over, and as they were breaking the bread together, their eyes were opened to recognize Jesus in their story.

You don’t need a glorious testimony to become a witness for Jesus. Allow Him to change your story of pain and brokenness into His story! Your testimony is meant to touch lives, not impress people!

Prayer response:

1. Tell Jesus about your pain and disappointments in prayer. Allow Him to change your story into His story.
2. Identify one person in a difficult situation and pray for him/her.
3. Pray for an opportunity to share what Jesus did for you and plan to tell at least one person a part of your story today.

*Pray for the salvation of those on your prayer list.