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Are You Telling Your Story?

By Brenda Gittens
This week's topic: The Holy Spirit

Growing up I remember so clearly as a child, going with some of the adults in our church as they went out on the streets to give out tracks and tell others about Jesus. They would go “witnessing” on Saturday afternoons in the city of San Francisco without hesitation or fear. As the younger ones, we would just hand out the tracks.

What brought me to write this devotion was when I realized while doing some missions-related ministry, that this is what it’s really all about -- sharing the love of God with those that don’t know Him, and living the life where others can see Jesus in you. 

I truly believe that on the day when we stand before Him, we’re going to have to give an account of all that we did and didn’t do; how many we shared our story with, not how many Sundays we went to church. Have you ever had someone come up to you and say, “There’s something about you,, I see something in you and I want to know what it is”? And you tell them with confidence and peace, “It’s all about Jesus. I have a personal relationship with Him. He changed my life.” And if they want to know more, you continue to share your story with them.

As born-again believers, we all have “stories” to tell. God knows each and every one of us by name and our story, and He wants us to start sharing our stories again!

The last words of Jesus before He ascended into heaven were, “But when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, you will receive power and will tell people about me everywhere -- in Jerusalem, throughout Judea, in Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” (Acts 1:8). He wanted His disciples to know that they needed to share their story of the love of God to those closest to them (Jerusalem), those in their immediate area (Samaria), and eventually to the ends of the earth (the world). Who are we today? Disciples too, and this same word is for us! All of us are called to be witnesses and share the love of Christ.

First, it isn’t my job to convince someone that they are a sinner who is going to hell without God. That’s the Holy Spirit’s job, to convince and convict them of their need for God (Matthew 10:19-20).

Second, God will always give you someone or a group of people, who are open and responsive to your story. You don’t have to teach a whole Bible lesson to tell your story. You can keep it simple; you just have to really know what He’s done for you, and let them know that He can do the same for them too!

The Holy Spirit, Praise God, will give us power when we share with others. Yes, we may stumble a little over words or get a little nervous or something, but we don’t have to worry, the Holy Spirit is at work!

Okay, are you ready to “tell your story” again? Just remember what Peter said, “You must worship Christ as Lord of your life. And if you are asked about your Christian hope, always be ready to explain it.” (1 Peter 3:15).

Scripture Of The Day: "But when they arrest you, do not worry about what to say or how to say it. At that time you will be given what to say, for it will not be you speaking, but the Spirit of your Father speaking through you." - Matthew 10:19-20 (NIV)

Brenda Gittens

Brenda Gittens is a worship evangelist, singer and writer who ministers in word and song at churches, prisons, outreaches, and other events throughout California and other states. Her latest CD is entitled, Real Praise/True Worship. Brenda is also a devoted wife and mother of one son. You can reach her at: http://www.brendagittensministries.com.…

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