My Testimony Wasn’t Just for Me!

"And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb,

and by the word of their testimony;

and they loved not their lives unto the death."

Revelation 12:11

My daughter was about 15 years old when I spoke something that carried far more power than I realized at the time. I had no idea that what I said that day would teach us a powerful lesson that would impact our lives and the lives of others to this very day.

It was one of many times of talking to her about something she had done wrong. She would often write me letters of apology. This particular letter stated, “Mom, I know I did wrong but I have to make my own mistakes.”

I remember saying, “To a certain extent this is true but Satan is a liar! John 8:44 There are some things you won't have to experience because I have gone through them already. And if you listen to me and follow, you can skip that one and move on."

When my daughter was in her thirties she came to me with something she was experiencing that was tremendously painful. In the midst of her tears I said,

“Okay we can skip this part, I have already gone through this. I've gone through the many,

many, many, many, many (did I say many) many tears that this experience brings. The

experience that bring questions of why, why me, why did this have to happen to me. So let's

go straight to the part that will get you to your place of healing on the other side of this

pain.”

There is the other side and it comes after the crying and all the questions of why, all the many days, hours and minutes, and seconds that steal your joy, peace and most of all valuable time to move on to God's purpose in your life. What I actually said was, "Let's skip the flesh part and get straight to the spirit of the matter." When you are operating from the flesh—the soulish realm (your thoughts, feelings, and emotions)—those emotions can become so loud that they drown out what God is speaking to your spirit to get you to the other side of your pain.

As I went on with my testimony of what I had experienced, she stopped crying and I begin to hear her strength return Isaiah 40:28-29. Her soulish realm was shut down and her spirit man stood up. "The strong spirit of a man sustains him in bodily pain or trouble..." Proverbs 18:14 AMPC She was able to hear God's guidance which led her to the Rock, "Hear my cry, O God; attend unto my prayer. From the end of the earth will I cry unto thee, when my heart is overwhelmed; lead me to the Rock that is higher than I." Psalm 61:1-2 and then she moved to the other side of her pain. Psalms 40:1-2

Because God allowed me to go through it first, I was able to share what He taught me with her. What I experienced became a testimony that helped her take her next step—and now I was able to see God using that very testimony to lead her to victory! Not that it was not still painful but she took her hands off her tearful eyes and grabbed hold of God's hand and He took her through. Psalms 139:8-10.

The message I received in Revelation 12:11 is I overcome by the blood of the Lamb and by His testimony of the things He suffered for me so that I could live. 1 John 4:4 Jesus testimony in the Word gets me through daily. He loved not his own life but gave it so that I could live to fulfill this calling on my life John 15:13. The many trials are part of the reason you are reading this today and I am no different from you. God gave me this platform but our platforms are wherever we are to pull someone through. 2 Corinthians 2:14-15

What's your testimony ____________ (insert your name)? When the time comes and the Spirit speaks, tell it. Luke 9:23 The key to this is the Spirit will let you know when to speak. Some things are not meant for everybody. Proverbs 4:23 What you suffered might get someone over to the other side of their pain into their wealthy place a lot sooner than it took you.” Psalms 66:8-12

Marvin Sapp says in his song, “My Testimony”: [no rights to this song]

So glad I made it, I made it through In spite of the storm and rain, heartache

and pain Still I'm declaring That I made it through See, I didn't lose, Experience lost at a

major cost But I never lost faith in you. So if you see me cry, It's just a sign that I'm still alive I

got some scars, but I'm still alive In spite of calamity, He still has a plan for me And it's

working for my good And it's building my testimony.

The enemy comes to steal (your joy, time, peace), kill (you and God's plan) and destroy (God's purpose) John 10:10. All to steal your testimony! Don't let him! Your testimony might just stop Satan's plan so that God's purpose can be fulfilled in your life and the lives of those God will place in your path..

Today's Prayer

Dear Heavenly Father,

Thank you for your sacrifice of your only begotten Son that brought me through, brings me through daily, and keeps me moving through. We can't thank you enough even if we had a thousand tongues it still would not be able to match your boundless love that you have for us.

We only hope that we can sincerely walk in a way that shows our gratitude for the price that was paid to save us. Please show us, guide, and lead us to the place you have already ordained that we might be used to save someone else.

In Jesus name and for His name sake we pray, Amen!

(Now make it personal)

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