Written by Pastor Mark TrossWhen asked to share, The Bible says, Be ready to give an account, in season and out, so probably the greatest historian of all humankind was The Apostle Luke, who gave an account of all he experienced, as a follower of Yeshua/Jesus in Acts, but the story he’s really telling or I should say The Holy Spirit is saying to The Church Today is what the manifest presence of God did upon, in and through the individual members of The Body Of Christ/Messiah, chooses to do today and will continue to do until HE Returns for His spotless Bride. In both Old and New Covenants, because God is The Same, Yesterday, Today & Forever, The Arc of The Covenant contained ‘The Testimony’ (The Word Of God) and according to The Revelation Of Jesus Christ, ‘The Testimony’ Of Jesus (The Word) IS The Spirit Of Prophecy (speaking forth the things of God)!
What’s the plain English definition?
tes·ti·mo·ni·al
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a formal statement testifying to someone’s character and qualifications.Similar:
reference
character referencerecommendation
letter of recommendationcommendation
endorsement
certificate of competencecharacter
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a public tribute to someone and to their achievements.Similar:
tribute
presentation
gift
trophy
memento
souvenir
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(in sports) a game or event held in honor of a player, who typically receives part of the income generated.“the Yankees held a testimonial day for Gehrig”
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- In The Book Of Hebrews, it is written, GOD still speaks to us today. Yes, the heavens are declaring the glory of God and all of creation is groaning for the fullness of redemption, but does not Genesis through Revelation reveal the will of God given to mankind? Jesus literally spoke forth the things of God, from The Father to His Lips and by The Holy Spirit to your ears. He completely testified to the complete character of God, both seen and unseen, so if you’ve seen Him, you have seen The Father!
- The Cross on Calvary/Golgotha made a ‘public tribute’ (display) of God’s Eternal LOVE for the world that He created and Resurrection Sunday morning proved that the sacrificial Lamb Of God was a perfect sacrifice, which The Father accepted as payment in full for the sins of that world.
- In The Game of Eternal, Everlasting, Abundant, Resurrection LIFE, we now honor The Anointed ONE, crown Him Lord and give ALL Glory, Honor & Praise that is due to His Holy & Precious Name, The ONLY NAME Above Heaven & Earth by which we Must Be SAVED!
So, what’s your testimony or mine? Yes, I was a sinner saved by (The Holy Spirit Of) grace. Have I seen signs, wonders, miracles and healings? ABSOLUTLELY! Usually we compile a long list of tragic events that lead up or down to the common denominator of Jesus, but if we really sit and contemplate, He Is The First, The Last, The Alpha, The Omega, The Beginning, The End, The Chief Cornerstone and The Capstone of you and me, His Living Stones being built up, together as ONE/Echad, into The Temple Of The Living GOD! Let us continue to allow Him to have His Way, upon, in and through each member of The Body, manifesting every gift, talent and ability He has gifted us with to Bring Unity to The Body, Equip The Saints for Service/Worship In The Kingdom Of God, which is Righteousness, Peace/Shalom & JOY In The Holy Ghost/Spirit and do the works, which He has prepared for us to do to Fulfill The Great Commission, In His Holy & Precious Name. That’s my testimony and I’m sticking to it!
Many Blessings,
Mark Tross
NM Prayer Connect/PATH-NM/COG-NM/El Paso, TX
