My Testimony (1 John 5:7-8)

Today's scripture: 1 John 5:7-8

I’ve been asked why I believe that Jesus is the only way to salvation, why I believe that the God of the Bible is the one and only true God. If you’re a follower of Christ, you have probably been asked the same.

What’s your answer?

Part of why I believe what I believe is I trust the Bible as God’s word. I believe God the Spirit wrote through the pens of men.

But that’s not the only reason. In fact, in some ways, it’s not even the main reason.

I believe what I believe because of how God has changed my life. I could share countless testimonies of others' dramatic life-changes, but when it comes down to it, the only story I can really tell is my own.

And God changed my life. He took a rebellious, angry young woman and made a strong, compassionate "daughter of the King."

I see Him work in my life each and every day. He gives me peace in this very peace-less world. He gives me strength when I simply can’t function on my own. He opens unexpected, but perfect doors. He provides—miraculously sometimes—for my needs.

I know this sounds melodramatic, but I honestly believe I wouldn’t be alive today if it weren’t for God’s work in my life. His very, very real presence. If I didn't believe there was a purpose for my life, for my pain, for my day-to-day, I wouldn't want to go on. Why would I?

I know God is who He says He is because of what He's done in my life. And as John said, I know the Holy Spirit is in me. I’ve been baptized by water and cleansed by blood. Those three testify to my being God’s daughter.

That’s my testimony.