Share your story

"Many of the Samaritans from that town believed in Jesus because of the woman’s testimony, “He told me everything I ever did.'" John 4:29 BSB

“It was rough, but I made it through... God has carried me through insane stuff, the unimaginable. While it may not be ideal to have brain surgery and radiation, I’m alive." Those were the words Megan Troutwine shared with a local Tampa news station yesterday when talking about her recent battle with brain cancer. Megan went on to describe how she first started running at the Boys and Girls Club as a kid. It's there, she said, that she was first introduced to the Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic in 2005; the race that is going to be her comeback celebration race. “I’ve done it every year minus two years since,” she said. The health battles force her to slow down on the course but, to her, it’s just important to be out there. “Right now, I am not able to run much at all. The thing is you don’t have to run a full 5k. You can walk it; you can run/walk it, you can do it however makes you happy because every finisher has a story." Indeed. Every finisher I have ever met has had a unique story. 

And you know, when it comes to stories, every follower of Christ has one too. And not only do they have one that is unique, they have one that's worth sharing. Unfortunately though, that's just not happening. Why? Because a good majority of Christians don't think they are eloquent enough to share their testimony, which is simply the story of what Jesus has done in their lives. But they couldn't be further from the truth. Consider the woman Jesus met at the well. When she realized He was the long awaited Messiah and that He had chosen to speak kindly to her despite her sin, she couldn't contain her joy! Because He changed her life, she then went back to the town and simply said, "Come, see a man who told me everything I ever did.” Her story wasn't eloquent nor was it rehearsed. But you can believe that it was powerful! In fact, the Bible tells us that "many of the Samaritans from that town believed in Jesus because of the woman’s testimony."

So don't be shy about sharing your story my friend! Or worry about the words you will use to do it. Allow God to use you and your testimony so that others will believe in Him too. There's never been a more urgent time to share the Good News. 

Heavenly Father, thank You for giving every one of us a unique and powerful story. Give us the boldness to share it Lord that the lost might seek You because of the words of our testimony. Compel us to speak Lord and remind us that bearing witness is not merely a suggestion but a command. It's in Your precious name we pray Jesus. Amen. 

Happy Running!!!

Good News - Mandisa