At our Gathering last Sundy, we shared testimonies over our meal together. Lately, I’ve had several each week about prophetic ministry outside the sanctuary, but this time I wasn’t the only one. As we shared our stories, We noted several things God is doing in us as we step out prophetically with strangers. (1) It’s getting easier. (2) God is making us more loving and less cynical/judgmental. (3) The manifest presence of God goes with us, and these encounters are drawing us closer to Him.
How do we evaluate these experiences? So far, we haven’t led people through “the sinner’s prayer.” Is it really evangelism? Should we continue?
“Are you giving them good news?” somebody asked. Yes. We’re talking about what Jesus is saving them for more than what He’s saving them from.
I shared a testimony in an email and received this reply.
So many think God wants to take things away from them, but He wants to give us so much if we just say “yes” to Him.
This is why it’s important to help people pursue destiny. It focuses them not on what they’re being saved from, but what they’re being saved for. And that one simple paradigm shift makes a huge difference in staying power, etc. In other words, without a vision the people perish.
So far, we’re seeing that God is giving us relationships with the people around us through these prophetic glimpses He gives us of His purposes for them. It’s then up to us to follow through with prayer and by nudging them towards Jesus day by day.
So as God leads you and uses you, keep sharing your testimonies with one another. God will give you more. Not long ago, I was the one sharing them; now a table a table full of people were sharing them. Testimonies beget testimonies.
Stan Smith :: © 2011, GospelSmith :: www.GospelSmith.com
