tes-ti-mo-`ny:
evidence or proof provided by the existence or appearance of something; verification, confirmation, demonstration, manifestation
So in Testimony Pt. 1, I talked about why our testimonies are needed to advance God’s kingdom. Our testimonies help to build the faith of others.
Faith comes by hearing (Romans 10: 17)
More faith means more works of God being manifested!!
So I wanted to share a testimony that I was blessed to be a part of…
There was this homeless guy outside of my job who I would often see when I walked by on my slow times. Soon I began talking to him, just listening to his story. He was teary eyed when he said he just wanted to be seen as a person. He had a master’s degree and spoke well, but made some dumb mistakes and soon fell on hard times. I simply told him ‘I see you’ …and he broke down crying.
Months went on and I would encourage and pray for him when I saw him, even dealing with my own life happenings. I didn’t always want to but I couldn’t help but think how easy it can be to fall into his situation. Most of America lives check to check.
So anyway, one Tuesday he looked troubled as I walked by and asked if we could talk. We found a spot near an open fire and he told me his dad had passed away. He broke down because he couldn’t see him before he passed. I prayed for him. I hugged him. I know it looked weird to passers by- me walking around in a hoodie in 30 degree weather and hugging a homeless guy- but it didn’t matter. I literally held him up as his grief overtook him for a moment. I encouraged him, gave what I could, and made sure I left him better than I found him.
The following Sunday, he finally made good on my invite to church! He waited for me after service. I told him that I wouldn’t see him as often because I had lost my job [that’s for another post] but he said that he was leaving soon, also. Unbeknownst to him, his dad left him an inheritance!!! I gleefully punched him in his chest [I was gentle lol] as he told me he would be getting a CAR, a HOUSE, and whatever was left in his dad’s savings [It was significant!] !!!
I couldn’t help but give God glory!!!
By no means do I share this to gloat about what part I played. I was simply obedient.
I share this to say:
First, be kind to people. You really never know what they are going through.
Second, be lead. You may feel a tug in your heart to help someone: don’t ignore it.
Third, no matter what you are going through, God always has a plan to bring you out better than you were before.
So yeah, I lost my job but I needed that win, even if it wasn’t mine personally. It was a win for the kingdom of God and a reminded to me that God has the final say.
My testimony will be soon to come…
All Glory to God.
Crystal
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