Being A Witness

And I also say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overpower it. Matthew 16:18

Welcome God’s Spirit and the people God calls to hear His Word.
Worship is directing our spirit to God’s Spirit.
We WORK out our salvation as we walk by the Spirit.

We are called to be WITNESSES who share the saving power of God.

Question: Have you ever been a witness for a trial, or for an accident report? What do you remember about it?
But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come on you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” Acts 1:8

What is a witness?
A witness gives an account of their experience, or their story, in order to establish truth – that is, an accurate account of reality.
This “account” is called their “testimony.”

You killed the source of life, whom God raised from the dead; we are witnesses of this. Acts 3:15

for we are unable to stop speaking about what we have seen and heard.” Acts 4:20

Now Stephen, full of grace and power, was performing great wonders and signs among the people. Acts 6:8

They dragged him out of the city and began to stone him. And the witnesses laid their garments at the feet of a young man named Saul. Acts 7:58

Now those who had been scattered as a result of the persecution that started because of Stephen made their way as far as Phoenicia, Cyprus, and Antioch, speaking the word to no one except Jews. Acts 11:19

Then he went to Tarsus to search for Saul, and when he found him he brought him to Antioch. For a whole year they met with the church and taught large numbers. The disciples were first called Christians at Antioch. 
Acts 11:25–26

Question: How prepared are you to share Jesus with those you love?

How to be a Witness
Experience the life-saving power of Jesus.
There is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to people by which we must be saved.” Acts 4:12
Learn to tell your story.
Your story is part of God’s story.
Now many Samaritans from the town believed in him because of what the woman said when she testified, “He told me everything I ever did.” John 4:39
God gave you a story to share.

Pray for Readiness
Ready to see the opportunity.
Ready to share your story
Ready to share God’s Story
Ready to see God in action

Seek Peace but Be Bold

We are called to be WITNESSES who share saving power of God.

Reflection/Prayer
God, Who can I pray for this week that I want to know you?
Make me a ready witness, In Jesus Name.