“Let the redeemed of the Lord tell their story.” Psalm 107:2 (NIV)
There is a quiet but powerful pattern in Scripture: When God moves, his people speak. Israel breaks into song after walking through parted waters. Hannah prays aloud with overflowing gratitude when God gives her a son. The Samaritan woman runs back to town with news of a Savior. Paul testifies before leaders, churches, philosophers, and prisoners, declaring what Christ has done. We are reminded of these stories and remember the people who shared them. Their words and actions were not polished or rehearsed. Yet, they revealed the truth of what God had accomplished and demonstrated God's faithfulness.
That is what we will do together this Sunday at Union Christian Church as we gather for Testimony Sunday. We will set aside time in worship to share and hear real stories from real people about God's work in their lives and in the world. We will listen for how God has shown up in dramatic and quiet ways, in seasons of crisis and in the routines of everyday life.
It’s important to remember that testimonies are not about spotlighting people or even the things they have seen or experienced. Our testimonies are about spotlighting God’s work in our lives and in the world. They remind us that God is still writing our stories, still healing, still providing, still redeeming, and still making all things new.
Here is the beautiful thing. There is always someone listening who needs to hear what God has done or is still doing in the lives of others. A story that feels small to you may be a lifeline to someone else. It may be a signpost of hope on a hard road. You may not be ready to share a story this Sunday, and that is okay. You are invited to come, listen, give thanks, and let the testimony of others strengthen you and your connection to God.
What is one way you can share your story this week? It could be through a conversation, a written note, sharing a story with a friend, or an act of love in Christ's name. Indeed, we share God's story of love when we share our stories of faith!
Sunday, October 26, promises to be a great day of worship, and I hope you will join us as we share stories of faith, hope, and love. Each story of faith matters, and when we share them, God is glorified, and the joy of the Lord is multiplied among us!
See you Sunday, Union Family! Jesus loves you, and I do too!