The Purpose of Your Story!

What is the purpose of our story?

The hope Christ has for us is that through what He has done in our lives, we will become witnesses of that great work. It is His hope that we will tell others how He led us to victory over our enemy, and completed the good work He started in our lives.

It is His hope that we will in turn encourage others to never give up and never let go of His promises.

It’s not just what is asked of us, it is an opportunity to be a part of something big, and to do something big. There is nothing no more fulfilling and gratifying than leading someone to the Lord or having a part in their coming to the Lord.

 Hebrews 12:1 (NKJV)
¹ Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us,

When the “cloud of witnesses” are being talked about it indicates a numeric quantity. It means there are a whole lot of people in this cloud. Millions of believers have proven God’s faithfulness and because of that they now stand as witnesses to His trustworthiness.

The cloud is not composed of a tiny elite group of super heroes, but a great company of frail humans like you and I who made their way by God’s grace into a powerful testimony.

When God chose to use people, it was hardly ever the ones who were perfect and had a well put together resume. But rather those who were imperfect and undeserved and felt incomplete.

The application of the word “great” carries this ideal. Access into the cloud of witnesses is attainable. It is available to all.

Look at it like this. Each of you have a story, your story is a ticket that gives you right of entry into this cloud of witnesses. Your story is your opportunity to be a part of something big. In the secular world, we have a Hall of Fame for just about any category. Each of these groups consist of individuals in a particular category who have been selected and celebrated as great infamous people.

By sharing your story, you have the opportunity to be induced into the Cloud of Witnesses Hall of Fame. You have the opportunity not only to tell of God’s saving Grace but also allow others to take part in His saving grace.

Give it a try today. Look for an opportunity to tell someone how God made a difference in your life.