Tell what God has done

"The man whom the demons had left begged to go with Jesus. But He sent him away, saying, “Return home and describe how much God has done for you.” So the man went away and proclaimed all over the town how much Jesus had done for him." Luke 8:38-39 BSB

Ask any runner about their watch and they'll likely describe in detail the things they love about it, like it's long battery life, it’s GPS accuracy, it’s syncing capabilities and so on. But the way Brandon Schneider describes his watch is probably something you've never heard before. He says it saved his life. He went on to describe how he fell unconscious in a Long Island hospital restroom (after going there for severe abdominal pain) and banged his head rendering himself unconscious. Brandon’s Apple Watch detected his fall, dialed 911 and sent notifications to his emergency contacts. Help arrived and Brandon was given CT scans, which revealed life-threatening hematomas. He had emergency surgery and regained consciousness four days later. Two days after that, he was discharged. “I share my story, not for sympathy, but because I want to encourage every person who reads this to purchase an Apple Watch or if you have an Apple Watch to set up your emergency contacts,” Brandon told People. 

And you know, as believers you and I also have a story to tell... about the One who saved our lives. Sadly though, while many of us will openly share stories about watches and other things, we won’t share our faith with others—justifying our actions (or lack of action) by saying it's a private matter. But you know what? It's not. Consider the story of the "man whom the demons had left," the man whom Jesus had restored and had given new life to. Jesus told the man to "Return home and describe how much God" had done for him. Why? Because his story had power! Our stories have power too and were not meant to be kept to ourselves. Our stories were meant to be told so that others might see the greatness and goodness of our God and be inspired and encouraged to follow Him. 

So be bold in sharing your testimony today my friend. Be bold in proclaiming "all over the town" how much Jesus has done for you--this means declaring it in your homes, on the streets and in your workplace. If the person you are talking to has not yet accepted Christ as their savior, you will literally be saving their lives.  

Heavenly Father, thank You for reminding us that the Great Commission is not a suggestion but a command. Cause us to realize how much You have done for us Lord that we would be so filled with thankfulness that we could be unable to keep it to ourselves. And please Lord cause us to recognize that we are in the end days that we might feel a sense of urgency to share the Good News like we never have before. It's in your precious name we pray Jesus. Amen. 

Happy Running!!!