TESTIMONY TIME

 TESTIMONY TIME

Ps. 34:3 Come, let us tell of the LORD's greatness; let us exalt his name together. NLT

This verse is dear to my heart. It is the verse I used when I proposed to my wife. She got the message right away and it has forever changed my life.

One of the fond memories I have growing up is testimony time in church services. There were frequently times set aside for people to tell what the Lord had been doing for them during the week. I know that many churches still include testimony time in their services, but for many, it has gone by the wayside. It is always good for people to hear what the Lord is doing in others' lives and to share what is going on in one's own life. It helps to re-enforce the reality that God meets with us outside the church walls and impacts our lives in a very personal and profound way. It's good to hear about God answering prayers, His faithfulness, and His goodness.

Saying that God is great and knowing it from personal experience is two totally different things. Everything about God is great and we need to often remind ourselves of that. It honors the Lord and blesses our souls when we come together and praise the Lord. It ought to be the goal of all our worship services to lift up the name of the Lord in praise and thanksgiving. We praise Him in song and through sharing together what He is doing in our lives. It is good to learn together about the Lord through our classes and sermons, but it is equally as important to sing forth His praises for He is worthy.