In what ways can you testify about God's deliverance to others? The Heart of Psalm 34:4 “I sought the LORD, and He answered me; He delivered me from all my fears.” David’s rescue wasn’t meant to stay private. His words show us how openly celebrating God’s intervention invites others to trust Him too. Why Our Stories Matter - “Let the redeemed of the LORD say so” (Psalm 107:2). - Declaring His works magnifies the Lord (Psalm 34:3). - Hearing testimony builds faith (Romans 10:17). - “They overcame him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony” (Revelation 12:11). Practical Ways to Testify 1. Speak it out • Share naturally during everyday conversations. • Describe the fear you faced and how God delivered you, keeping the focus on Him. 2. Write it down • Journal entries, blog posts, social media, or handwritten notes. • Like the psalmists and apostles, put deliverance into words others can read. 3. Sing it • Turn testimony into worship, following David’s example. • Songs embed truth in hearts—yours and your listeners’. 4. Serve out of your story • Comfort others with the comfort you received (2 Corinthians 1:4). • Volunteer in ministries connected to what God freed you from. 5. Live the change • Peace where anxiety once reigned. • Bold obedience where fear once paralyzed (Acts 4:18-20). • Your transformed life becomes visible evidence of Psalm 34:4. Anchoring Your Words in Scripture - Psalm 66:16 — “Come and listen, all you who fear God, and I will declare what He has done for me.” - Mark 5:19 — “Go home to your own people and tell them how much the Lord has done for you.” - 1 Peter 3:15 — “Always be prepared to give an answer…for the hope that is in you.” Grounding your testimony in Scripture lets others see the unchanging foundation behind your experience. Encouragement to Keep Sharing Every time you recount God’s deliverance, you reinforce your own faith, invite others to seek Him, and spotlight the Lord who still answers those who call on Him and delivers them from all fears. |