Tell Your Story
Tuesday, May 17
Tell Your Story
Truthful words stand the test of time… Proverbs 12:16
Proverbs 12 covers many different subjects, from The proverbs for today cover many different subjects, from taking care of animals in verse 10 to overlooking insults rather than showing our annoyance at once in verse 15. But I’d like for you to meditate with me on the first part of verse 16 which says ‘Truthful words stand the test of time…’ Another version puts it this way: ‘A truthful witness gives honest testimony’. This, of course, has implications for witnesses in court. But also, all of us are witnesses in the sense that we are all in a position to testify about Jesus.
It is important for us to tell others the story of how Jesus came in and saved our lives. Your story may not be as dramatic as mine or vice versa, but everyone has a story and each story has its own power.
Sharing your faith story might not always be an easy task, especially if you are afraid of being judged or looked at differently because of what you believe. It may seem intimidating at times, however, sharing your faith story is a worthwhile endeavor that can lead to eternal life for those who you tell.
1 Peter 3:15 tells us to “always be prepared to … give a reason for the hope that you have.”