…he related

                one by one

the things that God had done

among the Gentiles

            through his ministry.

And when they heard it,

     they glorified God.

 

                  Acts 21. 19-20

 

(God has given each one of us

      a story for His glory

and a chronicle of His faithfulness,

not just for our own sake

   but to build up and encourage

   those around us,

        both those who believe in You

        and those seeking You.

In a court of law,

a witness describes

   what they know,

   what they have seen,

   and what they have experienced.

In God’s kingdom,

   we are called to do the same.

Others are continually watching us

    to know if God is real,

What do we talk about?

What do they hear,

    what do they overhear?)

 

O LORD,

You are among us.

You have strategically positioned us

     in time and space,

     in circumstances,

     and in relationships

             to bring You glory.

Help us to speak out,

not just about what You do

       but who You are.

Not just to point others to You

    but to continually remind us

    of Your Presence and power.

Use us as a witness for You

             in this very day,

There are no insignificant details

    and every response,

           every word,

even our attitudes

    bear not just witness,

but Your eternal fruit.