Credit Where Credit is Due

Why is it that so many believers struggle to share their testimony? Often we may attribute it to ridicule or disinterest from non-believers. Maybe we feel our testimony doesn't have that exciting, made-for-TV movie feel that makes it a story worth telling. Or is it we don't even know where to begin?

In Psalm 124, David rejoices in the victory that God provided the people of Israel over the Philistines. A major victory indeed. And notice how he begins the Psalm by giving credit where credit is due: If it had not been the Lord who was on our side...(v.1). David knew without a doubt that God and God alone was responsible for their victory.

Now try personalizing this to your own testimony. Had it not been for the Lord, I ... We can all complete this sentence in a very unique and personal way in how God met our need--from saving us from our sin, from showing us unconditional love, from helping us forgive others, from rescuing us from addiction, from teaching us how to love and serve others. The list of responses is as infinite as His everlasting love, mercy and grace.

The first person who discipled me after I had accepted Christ as my Savior told me that the best way to share your testimony was to say, "The Lord has been good to me", in response to a comment from someone about anything good that happened in my life. And it's still great advice. A constant remembrance of the source of every blessing is a great way to stay on course in our spiritual walk. And a great way to share a great victory!