Our Youth Ministry recently attended a Youth Conference. God did an amazing work in our hearts and when we returned home we planned a testimony service. I explained to our teens that each should give a testimony as to what God had done in their heart and what decisions they had specifically made. I challenged them with three reasons for giving such a testimony.
The first reason was to give God the glory. Many people today feel as if God is dead because they never see Him at work in their personal life. When we tell others of what God is doing in our lives, it evidences the fact that He is alive and still working today. The Bible says in Revelation 3:20, “Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me.” If you have made a decision for Christ or God is at work in your life, speak up and let someone know. It will give God the glory for what He is doing.
The second reason was to encourage our church family. Even good people get tired or discouraged. One of the most encouraging things is to hear how God is working in someone else. You would be amazed how encouraging it would be to your parents to hear from you about what God is doing in your heart. The Bible says in Psalm 107:2, “Let the redeemed of the LORD say so, whom he hath redeemed from the hand of the enemy;”
The third reason I gave to our Youth Ministry was that making public what God is doing in your heart makes you accountable. We have no problem making something known when we truly intend on keeping it. When we shy away from telling others about a decision we have made, it is usually a sign that we really have no intention of keeping it at all. Learn to embrace and value accountability.
Let me encourage you to speak up and make known what God is doing in your heart and life. When is the last time you spoke of His work in you? I encourage you to do so today.
