Witness

1 John 1 New King James Version (NKJV)

What Was Heard, Seen, and Touched

1 That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked upon, and our hands have handled, concerning the Word of life— ² the life was manifested, and we have seen, and bear witness, and declare to you that eternal life which was with the Father and was manifested to us— ³ that which we have seen and heard we declare to you, that you also may have fellowship with us; and truly our fellowship is with the Father and with His Son Jesus Christ. ⁴ And these things we write to you that your^[a] joy may be full.

Fellowship with Him and One Another
⁵ This is the message which we have heard from Him and declare to you, that God is light and in Him is no darkness at all. ⁶ If we say that we have fellowship with Him, and walk in darkness, we lie and do not practice the truth. ⁷ But if we walk in the light as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus Christ His Son cleanses us from all sin.

⁸ If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. ⁹ If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. ¹⁰ If we say that we have not sinned, we make Him a liar, and His word is not in us.
One of things revealed to me lately - - the Bible; although given through Holy & Divine power, was written by people. People just like you and me. People from different backgrounds, upbringings, and different ways of life - brought together by Him, for Him, and continued service through Him.
These people that were actually there, walking & talking with Jesus, CHANGED people because of Him and His blessings, and they took time to write down their accounts of what they saw, heard, and were told by the Almighty to be recorded forever and forever - for the greater knowledge of Him.

The Bible was written by the FRONT LINE of God's army, the FIRST HAND witnesses of Jesus' teachings, miracles, death and resurrection. It doesn't get any more powerful than that.

The message is clear and simple. Let us take example from the fellow followers witness accounts of our Lord. Live our life the way God intended: practicing His ways, reading and studying His word, and allow others to see Him through us & the changes He makes in us.

I do believe that - those changes alone - provide a mighty opportunity to witness - first hand - His might, His love, and His blessings.

**Personal Note**
This week was an emotional one. A dear friend / neighbor went through a most terrible event in their life. I, through facebook, was able to witness the strength of their faith in the Almighty God & His plan, saw them struggle through the sadness and still glorify Him.
I don't know a single person that wasn't praying for them.  We all could see, hear, and feel the presence of God move mightily throughout the whole time.

Now that.. is witness.
You can either be (a noun) - witness: being a person that saw, heard, or experienced an event.
Or you can be a (verb) - witness: telling others of the account of what you saw, heard, and experienced**or what others saw, heard and experienced**

NOT GOSSIP.

GOSPEL.

I honestly believe there are times in life where we are permitted to stand back and witness His might - even if we're not directly involved emotionally, physically, and otherwise..

Psalm 46: 8-10
8Come, behold the works of the Lord,
Who has made desolations in the earth.
⁹ He makes wars cease to the end of the earth;
He breaks the bow and cuts the spear in two;
He burns the chariot in the fire.

¹⁰ Be still, and know that I am God;
I will be exalted among the nations,
I will be exalted in the earth!

I urge you - to pray - to reflect - to study.
Allow yourself to take a look around, look deeper, and watch for opportunities to be a true witness of Him and His love.

Let others witness His changes and works through you. ((trust me.. they'll see them))
Be a witness of His changes and works through others. ((they are everywhere. you just have to look.))

Lord, please continue to help guide us all through this world - seeking You and Your way in all things. We may not always understand the Master plan, but we trust You are the One orchestrating it all. Help us all to be a witness. Amen.

Peace be with you all. <3