God's Glory Church

“What we have seen and heard – this we announce to you, so that you too may have fellowship with us.” — 1 John 1:3

Robert Todd Lincoln, the son of US President Abraham Lincoln, was present at three important events: the death of his own father, as well as the assassination of Presidents James Garfield and William McKinley.

And now let’s remember the apostle John, who was present at four of the most important events in history: the last supper of Christ, His struggle in Gethsemane, the crucifixion and the resurrection. Ivan knew that his main task was to bear witness to the world about these events. In the Gospel of John 21:24 we read: “This is the disciple who testifies about this, who also wrote this. And we know that his testimony is true!”

He repeats the same thought in his First Epistle, when he reports that he is writing about “what was from the beginning, what we have heard, what we have seen with our eyes, what we have looked at, and what our hands have touched, about the Word of life” (1 John 1:1). John felt a responsibility to spread the testimony of Christ. Why? Here is his answer: “What we have seen and heard we are announcing to you, so that you also may have fellowship with us” (v. 3).

The events of our lives may be miraculous or mundane, but in any case, God arranges them in such a way that we can testify about Him. Resting in the grace and wisdom of Christ, we will talk about Him at any time.

Think of the most amazing moments in the history of your faith. How can you share your testimony with those who need to hear about God’s love?

Lord Jesus, help me to feel the moments when I can tell people how much You love us.

Author: Bill Crowder