Tuesday, October 10, 2023

To be a witness in an Indian context has to do with a court of law scenario, as a witness refers to one who has seen an event or situation in the past. John 1:7 depicts John the Baptist as a witness to a person who is yet to come. That person is Jesus. John the Baptist’s ministry was so unique that people understood him to be the coming Messiah, but John the Baptist did not take advantage of his position. It is so profound that he preferred to confess who he was not — he was not Christ. This requires so much humility. John knew the purpose of his life and ministry. He did not feel inferior to Jesus, but rather complemented the ministry of Jesus. And most of all, he acknowledged Him as Messiah. John joyfully fulfilled his own ministry. What a beautiful way of looking at his own life and seeing that God’s will was being fulfilled. Having experienced the gift of salvation, do we find joy and a sense of fulfillment in witnessing God’s goodness and faithfulness? Do we share with others what God has done? We are witnesses so we might bring many to the saving knowledge of Jesus. Praise be to God!

The Haggai Leader Experience indeed affected my ministry so vibrantly, especially in terms of sharing the Good News with everyone, if possible. In fact it strengthened me to be be bold and strong. My time there was so assuring and reviving. I thank God for the immense amount of change in the way I now share His Word.