“The man from whom the demons had gone out begged to go with him, but Jesus sent him away, saying, “Return home and tell how much God has done for you.” So the man went away and told all over town how much Jesus had done for him.” Luke‬ ‭8‬:‭38‬-‭39‬ ‭NIV‬‬

Today’s featured photo, taken by Ray White, is an enigma. Ray found this object washed up on the beach shore. What exactly is it? Where has it been? What has it been through to bring it to this place? I bet if it could talk, it would have a story to tell!

Sunday in his sermon, our pastor Charles Wilbanks, reminded us that when we go through difficulties we have the opportunity to testify to others. Let’s call today Testify Tuesday. Today’s scripture is an example of just that. The demon possessed man had lived a life of torture and exile until the day he had a face-to-face encounter with Christ and was healed. Jesus told him “Return home and tell how much God has done for you.” Jesus commanded him to testify to others.

Likewise, Julie shared with us last week the difficult journey she has been traveling the last 3 years with her health. All the while she was walking those difficult steps, Jesus was walking beside her, giving her strength, guidance and direction. Julie is using this area of trouble to testify of God’s love, grace, and mercy.

What about you? What season of difficulty have you had to walk? What area of your life has been challenging? How has God shown off in your journey?

Like the unknown object in today’s photo, you have a story to tell. Spend time today praying about how God has prepared you to be a vessel of His message. Then go out and testify and “tell how much God has done for you.”

Click here to listen to “My Testimony” by Elevation Worship.