The
word testimony has come up a few times in the past couple of weeks and here it
is again. I feel another nudge.
I
read so many stories in the bible and know many personally of how God uses
unlikely, broken, unseemly people to serve him in big and little ways. When this woman went to the well I am certain
she was not expecting to walk away from it changed and I am sure she did not
expect to the be vessel to change the lives of many others from that city.
What
do I hold back that could bring change and grace to others if I were just
willing to testify? I am no different that many of the people in
the bible that God used. Is it pride or
shame that keeps my testimony a secret?
I am quiet by nature but I am not incapable of talking and sharing stories
with others.
I
know God is leading me but I do not see where quite yet. I come to the well, like the Samaritan woman,
and receive his love and grace; I receive his living water. Now I seek to be open to his will so that
water can flow from me to others, spreading his message of love to all.
Lord,
You know my heart better than I
know it myself. Forgive my unwillingness
to risk. Help me listen and obey when
your Spirit moves me to share, to testify, to give your name all glory and
honor through whatever story I am guided to share. Create in me a willing spirit. Strengthen my voice until I can shout “Come
and see a man who told me everything I have done! He is the Messiah!” In your holy name I pray, Amen.
