Tell Your Story My New Life in Christ

 

     Hello, everybody. My name is Dean Davis, and this is “Multiply,” the podcast that provides a word of encouragement for Village Church Planters.

A West African song says,

What the Lord has done for me, I cannot tell it all,

What the Lord has done for me, I cannot tell it all,

What the Lord has done for me, I cannot tell it all,

He saved me and washed me in his blood

And now I can shout Hallelujah, I can shout “Hallelujah!”

I can say, “Praise the Lord!

 

This is the privilege of the children of God. We who have been born again have so much to be thankful for; we cannot tell it all. But we are called on to tell our story. We are to be witnesses for Christ.

Sharing your 15-second testimony involves telling about a time in your life when you were far from God, telling how you met Christ, and telling what the Lord has done for you since you were born again.

When Christians share their story of salvation and testify to the goodness of God, they bring blessing and hope through the powerful word they share. God will use your story powerfully to bring redemption to others. Your testimony will have an even greater impact if you follow these three guidelines:

·        Don’t say too much.

·        Don’t say too little.

·        Be sure to ask your listeners, “Do you have a story like this?”

If you’ve been a Christian for more than a year, you have probably heard other believers go on and on telling the story of their salvation. They love to hear their own voice. They don’t ask questions, they don’t pause. They just keep talking. What seemed to be an interesting story is no longer interesting for the listener. They’ve said too much.

Others say too little. They don’t give specific details. They don’t tell a story. They don’t provide interesting facts about exactly how God helped them. Their listeners don’t understand what God has done for them, nor what God might do for them, all because the testimony was too short.

So, when you tell your story briefly and concisely, tell what God has done for you and how he has helped you. Be sure to describe the transformation you have experienced since you began following Christ.

Then ask, “Do you have a story like this?” Maybe your listener will tell you a story; maybe he will not. But by asking, you get to pause, listen, and see how the Holy Spirit is working. You will get to hear how you have been understood. After you listen, you’ll be ready to say more and perhaps invite your listener to hear the 3 Circles Gospel presentation and then crown Jesus as King.

So, tell your testimony; tell it well. Don’t say too much or too little. And be sure to ask your listeners, “Do you have a story like this?”

 

This has been “Multiply,” and I’m Dean Davis asking, “Who will you share this encouraging word with today?

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