---EYEWITNESS TESTIMONY ~~

--"For we did not follow cleverly devised stories when we told you about the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ in power, but we were eyewitnesses of his majesty."
---[2 Peter 1:16/ NIV] --

Peter was an old man when he wrote this letter. For many years his life followed a predictable course: a traditional Jewish upbringing, and work as a fisherman. Then an itinerant rabbi called Jesus invited Peter to follow Him, and his life took a dramatic turn.

He had experienced things he never could have imagined, and he wanted to assure his readers that everything he had reported had actually happened. The miracles of Jesus and the acts of the Holy Spirit were real. The persecution he and the other disciples had faced was real. He had no need to exaggerate the reality of what he had seen and heard and experienced. We too are eyewitnesses of the majesty of the Lord. He has saved us, delivered us, and provided for us. His mercies are real and new every day. We too have seen Jesus’ power at work, and we should tell others how real it is whenever we have the opportunity.

THINK ABOUT IT
--Many can doubt and deny the truth of Jesus’ work and transforming power, but they cannot deny the testimony of what He has done in your life. Share your Jesus-story with confidence. (Please share your testimony of what Jesus has done for you. Tell others of your salvation in Christ alone.)

PRAYER
Heavenly Father, I am an eyewitness to what Jesus has done in my life, through the power of His cross. Help me share my story with confidence, wisdom, and boldness, knowing that You will do, in those who hear, what no one else can do. In Jesus’ name, amen.
--WOC/AJ~