TRUE WITNESS OF CHRIST.
My beloved brethren, being a Witness of Christ is more than preaching.
It is being a "Transformed Life".
That is why Jesus instructed His Disciples not to go anywhere to Witness to anybody until they themselves are empowered and transformed.
Acts 1:8 KJV, says:
"But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you:
and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth."
Jesus knew they needed power because "witnessing" is more than Preaching, Holding Crusades, and Sharing the Gospel Verbally.
Being a witness is not about WHAT WE SAY: it is about HOW WE LIVE.
It is about embracing a lifestyle that mirrors the character of Christ.
This means:
•Cultivating a heart of love,
•Extending grace and forgiveness to others even when it is difficult.
•Serving others, putting their needs before our own.
•Walking in humility, acknowledging our dependence on God.
•Living a Life of Sacrifice for the sake of others etc.
Living this kind of a lifestyle requires power: the very power promised in Acts 1:8.
It is the Holy Spirit who enables people to witness to others by actions, by their lifestyle.
As witnesses of Christ, our Actions must Speak Louder than our Words: reflecting the love, the grace, and the humility of Christ.
Boniface Amani Gichina (CPM)
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