How should witnessing God's work influence our faith and actions in daily life? Witnessing God’s Power—John 11:45 “Therefore many of the Jews who had come to Mary, and had seen what He did, believed in Him.” What They Saw, What They Did • Lazarus walked out of a tomb; death surrendered to Christ’s voice. • Eye-witnesses moved from curiosity to conviction: “they … believed in Him.” • The miracle wasn’t an end in itself; it was a doorway to faith. Seeing Leads to Believing—But Not Automatically • Some accepted; others plotted (John 11:46-48). Sight alone doesn’t save—response does. • Romans 10:17: “Faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ.” The sign caught attention; His word sealed belief. • John 20:30-31 reminds us the written record of signs aims “that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ.” Carrying the Impact into Everyday Life 1. Remember what you’ve seen God do—big or small. – Keep a journal of answered prayer. – Rehearse testimonies at the dinner table (Psalm 78:4). 2. Let past deliverance fuel present trust. – David faced Goliath by recalling the lion and the bear (1 Samuel 17:37). – Apply yesterday’s mercy to today’s unknowns. 3. Speak up. Faith that stays private stalls. – Acts 4:20: “For we cannot stop speaking about what we have seen and heard.” – Luke 8:39: “Return home and describe what God has done for you.” 4. Walk what you talk. – James 2:17: faith proves itself “by deeds.” – Live so convincingly that observers “see your good deeds and glorify your Father” (Matthew 5:16). 5. Expect God to act again. – Hebrews 13:8: “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.” – Pray boldly, serve boldly; He hasn’t retired His power. Guarding Against Familiarity Fatigue • The crowd in John 11 split because some hearts were hard. Keep yours soft: – Daily Scripture intake (Psalm 119:11). – Quick repentance when unbelief creeps in (Mark 9:24). – Fellowship that stirs faith, not cynicism (Hebrews 10:24-25). Living as Modern-Day Eyewitnesses • Every transformed life is a Lazarus-moment on display. • Carry the aroma of resurrection into classrooms, job sites, grocery lines. • Your present obedience may be the sign God uses to unlock someone else’s belief. Summary Snapshot Seeing God work should: • Ignite faith. • Propel testimony. • Shape choices. • Sustain hope. When He moves, believe—and then behave—accordingly. |
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