Go tell it on the mountain.

I have met a believer without a testimony. We all have one or two or three. What I wonder is whether we have an obligation to share our testimony with others. Really what is the benefit of sharing our personal story with others? What can be gained from that, sharing the inside stuff? I know when I think back I have learned much from the trials and tribulations from other people's stories, not to be confused with gossip. I mean the plain truth life changing stuff. I love to hear how people came to Christ, how it felt, what precipitated the event. I like hearing how Christ has changed people's lives, what is working or not working for them in their relationship with Jesus. I love hearing how living a life in Christ does not mean you are limited it means you are free! I like hearing other's stories of what free in Christ means to them.

Now back to the question of why share your testimony? What is the point really? It is quite simple actually. When we share we bring others to the throne.

1 Peter 3:15         

But in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect,

Acts 1:8     

But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.”

Why share one asks? I counter with why not share? Now go tell it on the mountain, over the hills and everywhere!

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