Testimonies Are Encouraging!

[Edward]

Testimony of Missionaries who visited Viet Nam 25 years after the war.

The is no source found by me to prove to naysayers of this having happened. However, the Lord quickened my spirit while I listened to this (second hand) oral account of these missionaries in order to let me know that it is the truth. As best as I can remember...

It was near the end of the war in Viet Nam and the Khmer Rouge were going village to village killing everyone in them and burning the villages. The missionaries were told of a single village out in (can't remember) the jungle, and the missionaries felt led to go there. They eventually found the village and entered it with their translators and told the village people that we are missionaries and have come to preach the Gospel of the true God, who sent His own Son into the world to save it's people and gather them to Himself...

Suddenly the village erupted into laughter and shouting, and chaos ensued in the village. The missionaries had never seen this reaction before, and it both confused them and made them feel insulted because they felt they were being laughed at...For the next two hours the people of the village would not stop shouting and carrying on. They could not calm anyone down enough to even talk to them. Even the translator was baffled. The people were running everywhere and more people seemed to be there by each passing moment. They began to get uneasy for their safety and wasn't sure what to do next. The people of the village seemed somewhat joyful and yet there was so much laughter that they didn't know what to expect.

After more than two hours of this, the people began to calm down enough that they felt as if they could talk to some of them again. The translator asked a man in the village, what is the meaning of this? And the man pointed to old lady of the village, and began to talk about her. It seems that many years before, (perhaps before the war?) this lady had taken a trip into a land somewhere (can't remember) reasonably close I think. She had never been anywhere before and as she rode in a taxi somewhere, she was enjoying all of the sights of this land which was new to her. The lights and the big buildings and so forth. She seen something on top of a building, (a cross), and asked the taxi-driver what is that? The taxi-driver replied, that is the sign of the people who's God sent His Son into the world to save them. Oh, she said, and went on about her business on her trip. Eventually she returned to her village.

Then the war and the Khmer Rouge...Several villages had already been burnt and all it's people killed. Then one morning the Khmer Rouge entered their village with machine guns, herded the village people together and began reading torches to light huts on fire. The villagers knew they were about to die, and many of them began crying out to their various gods that they worship, but nothing happened. Any moment they would be dead. The lady seen them crying out to their (false) gods and nothing was happening. She didn't want to die. The image of that cross that she had seen years before flashed into her mind. In desperation she cried out in a loud voice, "God who sent His son into the world, SAVE US!" Suddenly there was a bright flash of light between the village people and the Khmer Rouge and glowed. The Khmer Rouge were stricken with terror and dropped their guns as they ran from the village into the jungle. Word spead among the Khmer Rouge to not touch that village, something spooky and powerful is there!

They knew at once that this God who sent His Son into the world was the true God, for none of the other gods cried out to came to save them. They did not even know His name! But they thanked Him and praised Him and worshiped Him and have been praying to Him ever since to send someone who can tell them the name of this God. For 25 years they did this. So what happened was, when the missionaries entered the village and said we are here to tell you about the true God who sent His Son to save the world...they were over-joyed because thier prayers had been answered after such a long time! His name is Jesus Christ and He is the true God. We know Him they said, but just didn't know His Name.

This testimony blew me away! I know it is true.

 

[for_his_glory]

That was truly encouraging as these people stood in simple belief all those years waiting to only know the name of the one true God who saved them from destruction. This reminds me of Psalms 34:1-9 as the little old lady tasted and knew that the Lord was good.

 

[Edward]

May I share a new personal testimony of my own? Something strange is happening to me lately. I am and have been a Christian such as many of you. Full of unbelief, though I confess my faith to be real. A lukewarm Christian, crying out to God in times of tribulation and trouble, yet somehow unable to be anything like Jesus IS. Quick to judge, quickly offended, full of pride and sins. Full of criticism for my Brothers and Sisters...even though in times past the Lord has revealed Himself to me through supernatural happenings and help in my times of need. I know we're supposed to read daily His Word, and to pray without ceasing. Many of the churches I have visited...they are not of God. There has to be more to Christianity than this farce! I became hungry for more...though I was not as obedient as I knew I should be.

In my hunger to learn more of my God, I began searching and praying. Making effort to pray more, to read more, and to learn more obedience. Obedience to His Word is given many examples in scripture...it is rewarded! I was a broken man. Lost and confused in this sea of deception that we find ourselves in. I began praying for wisdom and understanding, and discernment. A lot! Is it really this hard?

Watching testimonies on youtube encourages my faith. Nothing happened. I decrease more...NO! I will not quit. I will read more, I will pray more, I will take communion...The Lord began changing me. I could feel my heart changing. I empathized with more people. I was brought to tears more and more...and one day I woke up and knew something was different. I was not as easily offended. I began to pray for mine enemies like instructed, to wish love and grace upon them. They are not the enemy! The scriptures are becoming easier to understand and believe. I feel...closer to God than ever. He is sanctifying me. It is a progress. I feel as if He has given me a piece of His heart! While I am decreasing, He is increasing! I give heartfelt praise and glory to my God for my pain and suffering now. I am so honored that He would choose me to live for Him. In any way possible. Jesus suffered mightily for us. I understand this. It makes my present tribulation and suffering to seem as if it is nothing. I am not sure if I am able to be offended any more. This is strange and new for me.

Would anyone like to scoff at me? Ban me? It doesn't matter anymore. You can not keep me silent. I will glorify God for being able to share in His suffering. I welcome it. The Lord has lit a fire in my heart and I know He is real!
I am not perfect. I am better than no one. I will have good days and bad days. But my God has become very real to me. You will ot be able to take this from me now. I feel as if I have been promoted somehow. I do not deserve it, and yet He has done this thing to me and blessed me by doing so.I love you all! Blessings and peace from our Lord and savior be with you all.

I wish we were more unified.

 

[Edward]

That was truly encouraging as these people stood in simple belief all those years waiting to only know the name of the one true God who saved them from destruction. This reminds me of Psalms 34:1-9 as the little old lady tasted and knew that the Lord was good.

Isn't it though Brother?! It is! I believe it with every ounce of my soul, for I know, that's how my God rolls!

 

[for_his_glory]

Love your testimony as I can relate to it. We are all a work in progress ever learning, ever growing as no one could ever exhaust the word of God. Each day we are given, but never promised, is a new day of growth and gain in faith in Christ who will never leave us or forsake us, even though at times we might walk away, but He will always draw us back to His mercy and grace.

BTW, I'm a female

 

[Edward]

Love your testimony as I can relate to it. We are all a work in progress ever learning, ever growing as no one could ever exhaust the word of God. Each day we are given, but never promised, is a new day of growth and gain in faith in Christ who will never leave us or forsake us, even though at times we might walk away, but He will always draw us back to His mercy and grace.

BTW, I'm a female

I'm sorry Sister, for a moment I had you confused with another member. :nod (You've told me that before!)

Here's Jim Caviezel's testimony...

I invite everyone to share personal or secondhand testimonies here which are inspiring.

 

[for_his_glory]

Here is my testimony and I pray it helps someone who reads it.

MY TESTIMONY
May 18th 1997

I am lost, confused and scared. Will I ever fit in anywhere in this life? I'm hurting, but who cares. I'm lonely and all alone within myself. I've been so used and abused. Where and when will it be my turn! Where are the open arms to hold me and hug me, to tell me I do matter in this life! Where is the voice to calm my tears of pain? I give and give, but nothing gives back in return. I'm mad and angry for what has been taken away from me! How do I go on? I search for God to answer my needs, but never get an answer.

I am a voice that cries out in the wilderness. Will no one listen! Will no one care! I feel like I am invisible at times and when I pray I feel my prayers are falling on deaf ears. I know God loves me. He has rescued me from death and destruction. He has rescued me from wanting to commit suicide. I have never opened my feelings with anyone except God. I have purged and purged until I cannot cry anymore. God has forgiven and forgot my past, how do I! I've been told I am strong and can handle my situations, guess what, I am not strong and I can't handle it anymore! Please God help me!

I am now ready to open up. I can't deal with the pain anymore. I want to let loose and completely die to myself and live for God. I'm asking for total deliverance of all the holds Satan has on me. I'm tired of fighting this on my own. I'm tired of Satan laughing at me and making me feel like nothing and always coming against me. Jesus, save me from my torment! You have called me into service and I am not ready. Lord God please perform a complete deliverance in me. Make my feet straight for what you are calling me to do. Show me how to do your will. Lord you know my heart and you know what I feel I need to do. Open that door and prepare me away.

This is the answer God gave me. When you cry out to him, he will hear you and speak to your heart. You might not like the answer he gives you, but if you really listen it is always the right answer

11 Kings 5:10, 11
But Naaman was wroth and went away and said, Behold, I thought he would surely come out to me and stand and call on the name of the Lord his God and strike his hand over the place and recover the leper.

God was showing me in the above scripture the beginning of relying solely on him and not what man could do for me. I was going from church to church trying to fit in with the people. I was trying to find answers and help for myself through the recognition of man. All that got me was more disappointment and frustration. When I learned to give myself totally over to the Lord and rely on him alone and his word is when my life completely changed for the better. Now I serve God with a glad heart and praise him for all his wonderful blessings.

 

[Edward]

Here is my testimony and I pray it helps someone who reads it.

MY TESTIMONY
May 18th 1997

I am lost, confused and scared. Will I ever fit in anywhere in this life? I'm hurting, but who cares. I'm lonely and all alone within myself. I've been so used and abused. Where and when will it be my turn! Where are the open arms to hold me and hug me, to tell me I do matter in this life! Where is the voice to calm my tears of pain? I give and give, but nothing gives back in return. I'm mad and angry for what has been taken away from me! How do I go on? I search for God to answer my needs, but never get an answer.

I am a voice that cries out in the wilderness. Will no one listen! Will no one care! I feel like I am invisible at times and when I pray I feel my prayers are falling on deaf ears. I know God loves me. He has rescued me from death and destruction. He has rescued me from wanting to commit suicide. I have never opened my feelings with anyone except God. I have purged and purged until I cannot cry anymore. God has forgiven and forgot my past, how do I! I've been told I am strong and can handle my situations, guess what, I am not strong and I can't handle it anymore! Please God help me!

I am now ready to open up. I can't deal with the pain anymore. I want to let loose and completely die to myself and live for God. I'm asking for total deliverance of all the holds Satan has on me. I'm tired of fighting this on my own. I'm tired of Satan laughing at me and making me feel like nothing and always coming against me. Jesus, save me from my torment! You have called me into service and I am not ready. Lord God please perform a complete deliverance in me. Make my feet straight for what you are calling me to do. Show me how to do your will. Lord you know my heart and you know what I feel I need to do. Open that door and prepare me away.

This is the answer God gave me. When you cry out to him, he will hear you and speak to your heart. You might not like the answer he gives you, but if you really listen it is always the right answer

11 Kings 5:10, 11
But Naaman was wroth and went away and said, Behold, I thought he would surely come out to me and stand and call on the name of the Lord his God and strike his hand over the place and recover the leper.

God was showing me in the above scripture the beginning of relying solely on him and not what man could do for me. I was going from church to church trying to fit in with the people. I was trying to find answers and help for myself through the recognition of man. All that got me was more disappointment and frustration. When I learned to give myself totally over to the Lord and rely on him alone and his word is when my life completely changed for the better. Now I serve God with a glad heart and praise him for all his wonderful blessings.

Wow, Sister. Glory to God! I will not pretend to know the depth of what you felt or went through, but it rings sort of familiar to me and my life. I can sort of, relate. I was about to go into prayer for you and ask the Lord to put upon me some of your suffering, for I know of nothing else that I am capable of...but then, you gave testimony of God's answer to you! Glory to God! In a way, I am relieved that I did not (Lol, just being honest!)

Somehow I believe your testimony has brought to me a confirmation. I have been asking the Lord, how do we walk in love in this world?! It is nigh impossible. What he told me did not make sense at the time. I did not understand. He said, we are to confess our faults and weaknesses to one another. To set down the pride and quit trying to be strong. In this way, we are able to learn how to love. Your testimony helped me to understand this truth. Admittedly a little bit, but it points me to what you said, that it is the right answer. I thank you for sharing. In our weakness is He made strong.

Amazing! Peace and blessing be multiplied upon you Sister!

 

[for_his_glory]

Wow, Sister. Glory to God! I will not pretend to know the depth of what you felt or went through, but it rings sort of familiar to me and my life. I can sort of, relate. I was about to go into prayer for you and ask the Lord to put upon me some of your suffering, for I know of nothing else that I am capable of...but then, you gave testimony of God's answer to you! Glory to God! In a way, I am relieved that I did not (Lol, just being honest!)

Somehow I believe your testimony has brought to me a confirmation. I have been asking the Lord, how do we walk in love in this world?! It is nigh impossible. What he told me did not make sense at the time. I did not understand. He said, we are to confess our faults and weaknesses to one another. To set down the pride and quit trying to be strong. In this way, we are able to learn how to love. Your testimony helped me to understand this truth. Admittedly a little bit, but it points me to what you said, that it is the right answer. I thank you for sharing. In our weakness is He made strong.

Amazing! Peace and blessing be multiplied upon you Sister!

Your quote "Don't go to Church, Be the Church" is exactly what you are doing. Testimonies are our greatest examples of how Christ moves in our lives that will always bring a change in another's life as it gives hope to others in their time of darkness. Keep them coming Brother as you never know how many will come to Christ by reading them.

Psalms 105:1 O give thanks unto the LORD; call upon his name: make known his deeds among the people. 2 Sing unto him, sing psalms unto him: talk ye of all his wondrous works. 3 Glory ye in his holy name: let the heart of them rejoice that seek the LORD. 4 Seek the LORD, and his strength: seek his face evermore. 5 Remember his marvellous works that he hath done; his wonders, and the judgments of his mouth;

 

[Edward]

Your quote "Don't go to Church, Be the Church" is exactly what you are doing. Testimonies are our greatest examples of how Christ moves in our lives that will always bring a change in another's life as it gives hope to others in their time of darkness. Keep them coming Brother as you never know how many will come to Christ by reading them.

Psalms 105:1 O give thanks unto the LORD; call upon his name: make known his deeds among the people. 2 Sing unto him, sing psalms unto him: talk ye of all his wondrous works. 3 Glory ye in his holy name: let the heart of them rejoice that seek the LORD. 4 Seek the LORD, and his strength: seek his face evermore. 5 Remember his marvellous works that he hath done; his wonders, and the judgments of his mouth;

Have you ever read my testimony wherein an Angel of the Lord (appearing as a man of course) came to my garage sale and overpaid me to help me? I'll write it up again for you if not. Meantime, here's another testimony of my own, where the Lord healed me by resetting my dislocated hip bone.

This is exciting, Brothers and Sisters! As many of you know, I had a seizure and fell off a ladder 10 ft onto a concrete floor and couldn't walk for awhile, barely being able to hobble back and forth to the bathroom on crutches. No insurance so was jst laying around in bed slowly getting better and praying.

Brother Mike reffered me to a Healing Series of sermons that his pastor, Brother Keith Moore did awhile back and is available on video for viewing. http://www.flcbranson.org/listseries.php?xml=rss/GodsWillToHeal.xml

I began also watching healing videos on YouBoobe (sic) (Search for Todd White) and researching the healing thoroughly. More was accomplished on the cross than redemption, of which, healing from the curse of the Law is included. I also realized that Jesus never refused anyone healing in the Gospels, and since God does not change, this means me also. Millions of Christians pray to God that Lord, if it be thy will, please heal me...I quit praying like that. In Luke 5:12 a leper ask Jesus if it be thy will, thou canst heal me? Jesus said I will. So that question is answered. It IS the Lords will to heal. But I digress...

I had noticed a few days after the fall that I had a bump or protrusion on my right hip area, as if a dislocated bone or joint. I asked my doctor without a visit, to simply refer me to a cheap place that I could get an xray to be sure. He did, 59 bucks, not bad for a direct pay. I still didn't have it so planned to go when I got paid again, after completing my next house for the builder. So continued to convalesce and pray. One night before going to sleep, I prayed and asked that the Lord heal my hip/leg as I slept, and gave praise that I had already received it and the payment for it upon the cross and now felt ready to be able to receive it in faith. Praise the Lord!

I was woke up in the middle of the night by an intense heat in my right hip. It felt as if my hip was on fire! Very hot! The heat subsided within a minute and I went back to sleep without really thinking about it, just glad the fire was gone and I could sleep again, lol.

In the morning, I remembered hearing in the video testimonies, and on another forums testimonies section about people speaking of heat being associated with healing. I quickly added 2+2 and excitedly hobbled off to the bathroom to examine myself. The protrusion on my hip was gone! It was smooth and normal! It was still sore, but a different kind of sore. The type of sore associated with the resetting of a bone. (When I was younger I used to throw my shoulder out of joint and reset it myself, and it was sore for a few days afterward). So I figured that I would know for sure within a few days. Though I knew in my heart what had happened. Sure enough, a few days later, the soreness was gone and my leg feels normal again. The Lord reset my hip joint and healed it! Glory to God! Glory to God!!

My hip is fine now. Does not hurt, no bone sticking out, I wont even go get the xray now, I don't need it anymore! The reason more people are not healed is that they are not ready to receive it. What is given in Grace, must be received in faith.

I used to doubt the faith healers, but no more. It is scriptural. Brother Keith Moore goes through the scriptures very thorougly in the healing series I provided a link to above. They are all over an hour, and some close to two hours...but highly worth the watch and study brothers and sisters.

 

[for_his_glory]

I was always told that I wasn't being healed, IE: my first knee injury many years ago, because there was something in my life that was blocking God from healing me. I knew they were wrong as my relationship with Christ was just fine and I held no unforgiveness for anyone. I just came to the conclusion that this body will break down due to injuries or in my case injury and arthritis. I believe it's how we deal with it as a negative or a positive attitude.

I had a total knee replacement when I was fifty and had to go on full disability as I could no longer perform my job as a cashier anymore as I could not stand for eight hours a day or lift anything over ten pounds. I'm now almost 63 next month and have had two knee replacements and two hip replacements due to arthritis of the joints. I just had the second hip done three weeks ago. On the negative side I do get depressed at times for I can't do the things I use to do, but I refuse to dwell in misery. On the positive side since I can no longer work I have all the time in the world to go out and spread the word of God, IE: what I call an internet ministry. Some scoff at that, but I believe God led me to these forums to teach and also to learn from others. I use to have a teaching website, but for some reason it disappeared and I need to make a new website. I have written two books, but never got them published as the publishing place I was using went belly up and now I just use them to teach from.

I do believe the reason I had to go through all the physical stuff was for me to help supplement the household income and be completely about my Fathers business. God has blest my husband and I so much throughout the years and no matter what the physical body will do, it's all about the Spiritual body that brings glory and honor to God.

 

[Edward]

I was always told that I wasn't being healed, IE: my first knee injury many years ago, because there was something in my life that was blocking God from healing me. I knew they were wrong as my relationship with Christ was just fine and I held no unforgiveness for anyone. I just came to the conclusion that this body will break down due to injuries or in my case injury and arthritis. I believe it's how we deal with it as a negative or a positive attitude.

I had a total knee replacement when I was fifty and had to go on full disability as I could no longer perform my job as a cashier anymore as I could not stand for eight hours a day or lift anything over ten pounds. I'm now almost 63 next month and have had two knee replacements and two hip replacements due to arthritis of the joints. I just had the second hip done three weeks ago. On the negative side I do get depressed at times for I can't do the things I use to do, but I refuse to dwell in misery. On the positive side since I can no longer work I have all the time in the world to go out and spread the word of God, IE: what I call an internet ministry. Some scoff at that, but I believe God led me to these forums to teach and also to learn from others. I use to have a teaching website, but for some reason it disappeared and I need to make a new website. I have written two books, but never got them published as the publishing place I was using went belly up and now I just use them to teach from.

I do believe the reason I had to go through all the physical stuff was for me to help supplement the household income and be completely about my Fathers business. God has blest my husband and I so much throughout the years and no matter what the physical body will do, it's all about the Spiritual body that brings glory and honor to God.

I'll buy that for a dolla' lol. The spiritual body. Growth! I couldn't scoff at an internet ministry! It's where much of the real ministry and truth is! The Lord uses Youtube a lot, with many messengers. That speak truth and tech and give real tools to work with of how to grow and live for the Lord. Oh yes. I'm a little surprised that youtube hasn't been shut down for that very reason. Take fasting for instance. I never really grasped what it was about and for...now I know. It's a personal commitment to renounce the natural and invoke the Spiritual. In other words, to grow fast in the Lord! The lobger you fast, the closer God draws to you and the more revelation He gives. I've never fasted longer than 7 days, but I'm preparing to in the future sometime. Daniel fasted for 21 days (and it wasn't even a total food fast, he ate rice and vegetables, renouncing delicacies!) and it was so acceptable to the Lord, that Gabriel was sent to give Daniel enlightenment and prophecy! I want that. Whatever the Lord has for me. There is so much more to Christianity than arguing head knowledge and I will get it. He has my whole heart now. Now if I can make my body follow, lol.

 

[Edward]

I was always told that I wasn't being healed, IE: my first knee injury many years ago, because there was something in my life that was blocking God from healing me. I knew they were wrong as my relationship with Christ was just fine and I held no unforgiveness for anyone. I just came to the conclusion that this body will break down due to injuries or in my case injury and arthritis. I believe it's how we deal with it as a negative or a positive attitude.

Is there anything that you may not have forgiven yourself for, from in the past? That could count too?
I'm reminded of the Apostle Paul and the others. They were stoned and left for dead, then basically got up and left rejoicing and hi-fiving each other for the privilege of being beat mostly to death for Christ! My personal pain must be insignificant to that. But I can see the honor in it and since having basically wasted my life...now have come to consider my suffering as something to rejoice about. Even to asking that some others suffering be put on me, to ease theirs, and...so what! This life is short. It's but a vapor. If it helps me to take on the character of Christ even in the teeniest bit, I feel it is well worth it. It will be over soon!

 

[reba]

What suffering are you willing to take on Edward ? we can see here at CFnet you have a hard time things when some one disagrees with you.. You are making claims are you willing to back them up?

 

[reba]

You write the missionaries were confused .. the Scriptures tell us

1Co_14:33 For God is not the author of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints.

1Co 14:40 Let all things be done decently and in order.

 

[Edward]

You write the missionaries were confused .. the Scriptures tell us

1Co_14:33 For God is not the author of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints.

1Co 14:40 Let all things be done decently and in order.

Hey I said I got this orally and secondhand. Maybe maybe they weren't really confused. I'm trying to fair and impartial...perhaps you could too?! Bless you Sister.

I'm'a chew on your other question before responding. I want to be right, I wouldn't want to get called on the carpet for trying to encourage believers with testimonies.

 

[reba]

Testimonies should not be contrary to Scripture ,, When testimonies are not contrary to Scripture we have no need for the snarky lines like

I wouldn't want to get called on the carpet for trying to encourage believers with testimonies.

His truth is encouraging .. His truth is a strong foundation He is the Rock..

 

[for_his_glory]

Is there anything that you may not have forgiven yourself for, from in the past? That could count too?
I'm reminded of the Apostle Paul and the others. They were stoned and left for dead, then basically got up and left rejoicing and hi-fiving each other for the privilege of being beat mostly to death for Christ! My personal pain must be insignificant to that. But I can see the honor in it and since having basically wasted my life...now have come to consider my suffering as something to rejoice about. Even to asking that some others suffering be put on me, to ease theirs, and...so what! This life is short. It's but a vapor. If it helps me to take on the character of Christ even in the teeniest bit, I feel it is well worth it. It will be over soon!

I hold no unforgiveness for if I do not forgive then God will not forgive me my trespasses, Mark 11:26.

Matthew 24:13 But he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved.

What many are missing is the word "shall" in Matthew 24:13 as it's expressed as a future tense that indicates a promise.

For by grace, as it's only Gods favor extended to all who will receive it by faith, is a free gift as we become His workmanship created in Christ unto good works that God ordained that we should continue walking in the good works of Christ, Ephesians 2:8; Matthew 25:31-40. We can not earn our salvation by our own works nor do we even deserve Gods grace, Genesis 6:6-8. Only by a mustard seed of faith do we come to Christ and repent of our sins are we then only washed clean by the blood of Christ and become Spiritually reborn again (not saved) through the Spiritual rebirth of John 3:3-6 by that of Romans 10:9,10.

Matthew 21:13 says that those who endure until the end shall be saved. This means enduring all the trials and tribulations that this world will bring against us for the sake of our witness and testimony of Christ, Matthew 11:22; Acts 14:22, Rev 2:10. The end means the end of our days here on this present earth when those in the grave and we who are still alive at His coming will then be caught up to Christ and are saved at that time as we have endured all things and never gave up our faith in Christ.

God's word never said we would not go through trials or tribulations, but through many trials and tribulations if we endure until the end then we will see the Kingdom of God, Acts 14:22, as we are all called into discipleship as we share our witness and testimony with those who have not yet repented and turned back to God. Below are twenty reasons why God allows us to go through trials and tribulations so that we will always remain in His will.


Why God allows us to go through trials and tribulations:
1. Training as God prepares us for the future
2. Patience as we rely and trust in God's timing
3. Perseverance through trials that we remain in Gods will
4. Trust as God's ways are not our ways and He has a better plan for us
5. To learn from our mistakes
6. To humble ourselves before Him
7. To discipline us
8. Teach us to be dependent on Him alone
9. To spend quiet time with God so He can speak to us
10. To teach us of His protection
11. That we also share in the sufferings of Christ that we be not ashamed
12. Strengthen us to become more like Christ
13. To develop character
14. Build up our faith in the Lord
15. For a testimony and witness to help others
16. To show us sin in our lives that we need to own up to having
17. To remind us that God is in control
18. Helps us gain knowledge and understanding God's word
19. Teaches us to be thankful
20. To take our mind off the things of the world and and put them back on God

 

[Edward]

Testimonies should not be contrary to Scripture ,, When testimonies are not contrary to Scripture we have no need for the snarky lines like His truth is encouraging .. His truth is a strong foundation He is the Rock..

I'm sorry if seemed snarky to you. It surely was not in my heart.

But...it's like I said, I heard this testimony secondhand and to top it off, I have a poor short term memory (too many years of being a pot head). I had thought (I tried) I had made it clear in the beginning of the post, that it was to best of my memory, so it's really unfair to call me down on the technical details of those missionaries and my recount of it to you all.

I had not intended for this to be a debate thread, but one of Praise to the Lord and encouragement of faith for my fellow Brothers and Sisters here! Now can you see where my heart is in this? Please? :yes

 

[reba]