진행:유시현 박사
Michael Dinsmore a former prisoner and relatively new Christian was asked to give his testimony in a prison. After he spoke some inmates came to him and said “This is the most exciting meeting we’ve ever been to!” Michael was amazed that God could use his simple story.
In 1 Timothy after Paul had charged Timothy to stay the course preaching the gospel (1:1-11) he shared his personal testimony to encourage the young man (vv.12-16). He told about God’s mercy in his own life. Paul said that he had mocked the Lord but He changed him. In His mercy God not only counted him faithful and gave him a job to do but He also enabled him to do His work (v.12). Paul considered himself the worst of sinners but God saved him (v.15).
The Lord is able! That is what Paul wanted Timothy to see and what we need to see too. Through Paul’s testimony we see God’s mercy. If God could use someone like Paul He can use us. If God could save the worst of sinners then no one is beyond His reach.
Our story of God’s work in our lives can encourage others. Let those around you know that the God of the Bible is still at work today!
