Witness

I grew up hearing the word witness.

In church circles, it meant telling people about Jesus.
Explaining the gospel.
Sharing your testimony.

And yes, words matter.
We should speak about what He has done in our lives.

But over time, I’ve come to see that real witnessing goes deeper than what we say.

A witness is someone who has seen something.
And just as important, someone who has been changed by what they’ve seen.

People are always watching.
Not just how we speak about Jesus, but how we live in His name.

How we respond when we are challenged.
How we treat people who inconvenience us.
How we handle frustration, power, disappointment, and success.

If anyone should be known for generosity, it should be us.
If anyone should lead with love, forgive freely, and extend grace without keeping score, it should be followers of Jesus.

Because people notice.
They notice if our kindness has conditions.
If our grace runs out under pressure.
If our love only extends to people who look like us, think like us, or agree with us.

The loudest testimony is often unspoken.

It shows up in patience.
In humility.
In restraint.
In the way we listen instead of rushing to be right.

Jesus didn’t just teach truth.
He embodied it.

And if we claim to follow Him, the question isn’t only what we believe.
It’s what our lives are pointing toward.

Because in the end,
people may forget our words,
but they will remember what they saw.

If this resonates, share it with someone who is watching your life more than your words.

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