0899 Divine Healing - Power of Testimony

POWER OF TESTIMONY

Testimony was needed to help win a case. People were put to death on testimony of 2-3 people. They needed a testimony to put Jesus to death.

Ten commandments are called “two tablets of the Testimony” (Exodus 31:18)

Ark of the covenant was called “ark of the Testimony” (Exodus 40:3)

Tabernacle was called “tabernacle of testimony”

When we share our testimony, we GLORIFY God. So Jesus answered and said, “Were there not ten cleansed? But where are the nine? Were there not any found who returned to give glory to God except this foreigner?” And He said to him, “Arise, go your way. Your faith has made you well.” Luke 17:17-19 As you sought Jesus to get a miracle, seek Jesus to share a testimony. Healing happened but financial, family breakthrough still needed. Go your way - favor is released for the rest parts God celebrated small victories. When we share our testimony, we DEFEAT the devil. And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony, and they did not love their lives to the death. Revelation 12:11 “Return to your own house, and tell what great things God has done for you.” And he went his way and proclaimed throughout the whole city what great things Jesus had done for him. Luke 8:39 Legion was in the region. Jesus answered demons, unbelieving crowd but not delivered man. How to maintain your deliverance? Share your testimony! When we share our testimony, we FEED faith.

Now indeed, Elizabeth your relative has also conceived a son in her old age; and this is now the sixth month for her who was called barren. For with God nothing will be impossible. Luke 1:36-37

Angel is using testimony of Elizabeth to encourage Mary’s faith

Jesus is using his own testimony to remove doubt of Thomas David had problem, no promise, no prophetic word - he had a testimony.

If he did it once, he will do it again

If he did then, he will do it now

If he did it for them, he will do it for me

When we share our testimony, it PRODUCES more testimonies.

For the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy. Revelation 19:10

Hebrew word for “testimony” is do it again.

Whatever God did is a “prophecy” of what is to come again.

STORY: Alla - Healing of Asthma resulted in praying for others.

When we share our testimony, we OVERCOME our biggest fear.

“Let the redeemed of the Lord say so, Whom He has redeemed from the hand of the enemy“ Psalm 107:2

Fear of public speaking is America's biggest phobia - 25.3 percent say they fear speaking in front of a crowd.

You will be brought before governors and kings for My sake, as a testimony to them and to the Gentiles. Matthew 10:18

When we share our testimony, we claim our INHERITANCE.

Your testimonies are my heritage forever, for they are the joy of my heart. Psalm 119:11 (ESV)

Memorials to miracles, not monuments of mistakes.

How to share your testimony:

Don’t undermine your testimony. Don’t exaggerate your testimony. Testimony has 3 parts: 40% before 20% how 40% after Everything has to lead to Jesus