The Lord does not take kindly to excuses, one sister was rebuked by the Lord for her love of excuses and this made us cautious. This was very discouraging, but we were determined to obey the Lord and He graciously provided us with transport. Since the distance from our house to the area designated by the Lord was about 2 Kilometres away. We relied on some of these brethren who left to transport us. As for the others, they offered all kinds of excuses and left. The week before we went witnessing, I boldly announced to the team of my wife and I’s determination to go witnessing even if it meant just the two of us.Ĭonsequently, from a team of 14 people that prayed with us only four volunteered to witness with my wife and I. We were confronted by a similar choice, that of obedience. There are numerous Biblical examples of people who went through the severe test and life-threatening situations to obey God (Genesis 22:1-18 Exodus 3:1-22 2 Corinthians 11:22-33). We could not bear the condemnation of our conscience, this was the Lord Jesus Christ speaking and commanding. Yes! You heard correctly, forfeit our salvation because serving the Lord means being OBEDIENT even if it caused inconvenience. Honestly, we did not like and welcome the idea of witnessing especially at night, we reasoned through a deep conviction that if we do not go and witness in obedience to the Lord, we might as well forfeit our salvation. Fortunately, I had been involved in witnessing as a sole witness a few years earlier, so this served as an encouragement. If one is appraised as being a faithful witness by the Lord, since we know the Lord’s testimony is higher and valid, it therefore would mean the individuals concerned had consistently and obediently witnessed at every opportunity.Īt the beginning of our witnessing assignment, many of us did not know how to witness, as this was a new experience for our prayer members whom the Lord called into witnessing. Some of us needed more encouragement through rebukes, while some were commended by the Lord Jesus Christ as being faithful witnesses. During this time, the Lord acted as a “Coach” on a personal level to each one of us. We base our teaching on a collective experience of more than 10 years involving more than 15 people and lately less than five people. We will briefly examine a few approaches to witnessing and possible hindrances. Do any of the other faiths have a representation of God? I know of none. One of the most significant endorsements of this eternal Truth is our Lord’s throne on the right-hand side of God the Father as our Advocate and Intercessor (Colossians 3:1 1 John 2:1). Our Lord Jesus Christ categorically states: “I am the Way, and the Truth and the Life NO ONE (emphasis mine) comes to the Father except through Me” (John 14:6 NIV). The end is not yet it is still daytime, so we must work in the Lord's vineyard.Īs a prelude to this article, it is said by world leaders, some religious groups and the one world religion advocacy groups that all faiths point essentially to the same God. Many Christians have already "packed up" to leave for Heaven, but work must continue for some of us and we encourage you to work, work. Humility and Obedience: Marks of a Witness
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