Why is it important to share God's work in our lives with others? Meeting the Man in the Tombs “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 8:39 Jesus’ Simple Instruction • The Lord did not send the delivered man to seminary, but to his neighbors. • Testimony was to begin “home” and spread “all over the town.” • Obedience was immediate; proclamation followed at once. Why Our Stories Matter 1. God Receives Visible Glory – Psalm 107:2 “Let the redeemed of the LORD say so…” – When we speak, credit is unmistakably returned to Him. 2. Others See Living Proof – John 4:39 records that many Samaritans believed because of one woman’s witness. – Personal accounts make abstract truth concrete. 3. Darkness Is Pushed Back – Revelation 12:11 “They overcame him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony.” – Speaking breaks silence the enemy loves. 4. Our Own Faith Is Strengthened – Philemon 1:6 “…that the sharing of your faith may become effective as you acknowledge every good thing that is in you in Christ.” – Retelling keeps memory fresh and gratitude active. 5. Obedience Shapes Us into Witnesses – Acts 1:8 “You will be My witnesses…” – Witnessing is not optional extras; it is identity. Practical Ways to Share • Begin where you live—family gatherings, neighborhood conversations. • Use ordinary language, focusing on what Jesus has done, not on yourself. • Fold Scripture naturally into your story; God’s Word carries its own power. • Celebrate ongoing works, not just past events—today’s mercies are worth telling. • Stay humble; the hero of the story is always Christ. Ripple Effects We May Never See • The formerly demon-possessed man prepared Decapolis for Jesus’ later visit (Mark 7:31-37), where crowds were already “amazed.” • Our faithfulness today could pave the way for future harvests we will only understand in eternity. Closing Encouragement The same Jesus who freed the man in Luke 8 still rescues, heals, and transforms. When we open our mouths about His works, we join a divine chain reaction that magnifies Christ, nourishes faith, and invites others into the kingdom. Don’t keep quiet; go home and tell how much God has done for you. |
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