Testimony Tuesday: Savor God's Favor #1

"As Jesus was getting into the boat, the man who had been demon-possessed begged to go with him. Jesus did not let him, but said, 'Go home to your own people and tell hem how much the Lord has done for you, and how he has had mercy on you.' So the man went away and began to tell in the Decapolis how much Jesus had done for him. And all the people were amazed." -Mark 5:18-20

There's an old song that comes to mind when it comes to telling people the thing(s) that God has done for us. "Said I wasn't gonna tell nobody... but I couldn't keep it to myself. I had to tell somebody else what the Lord has done for me". When something great happens in our lives, it is hard NOT to share it. We are overcome with happiness and joy and that happiness and joy bubbles over and flows right out of us. We cannot, and should DARE not keep the goodness of God to ourselves. There is always someone else going through what seems like a hopeless situation that could be encouraged and benefit from hearing our praise report or testimony. I personally believe it would be a disservice to the Almighty to not spread His great news and encourage His people. This is Testimony Tuesday. It's time to Savor the very Favor of God. Let's go!

Miss Washington of Louisiana wrote:

Towards the end of May I was laid off. The company I worked for was closing down. I thought for sure that I would be able to find a job in no time. I had experience and most of all, I had God on my side. I was confident that He would help me find another job quickly. That confidence slowly faded away. I was jobless the entire summer. I had interviews and the person who interviewed me was always impressed. However, they were not impressed enough to actually hire me. Interview after interview, I was rejected. My bank account was down to nothing and I had no idea how I was going to eat from day to day. It was very discouraging. I won't lie to you. I questioned and even doubted God during this time. I wanted to give up so bad. But something just wouldn't let me. Just when I thought I couldn't go another day, my name came up before a hiring staff and they contacted me about going on an interview for a job they thought matched my interests. I was skeptical. I didn't want to go on another interview where the people were blown away with me but would choose another candidate for the job. But again, something kept pushing me and urging me to go. I went. It was the job I had always dreamed of having. And guess what? They loved me! And not only that, but they actually offered ME the job this time. 

I'm sure this is where you think I began to praise God like nobody's business. Not yet. Fear and doubt caused me to settle for a position a little lower than the one they offered me. I didn't think I was qualified enough for the higher position. But God! He has a way of bringing things full circle for us even when we doubt the very blessing He tries to give us. A few weeks later, the person they hired for the job I turned down quit. Guess who they wanted to fill the position? Me! This time I really felt that God was giving me another chance to walk in what I was called to do. I wrestled a little bit. I won't lie. Do I walk in this door God has opened for me AGAIN? Or do I allow fear to keep me limited? Ii decided to trust God. If he created and opened this door for me to walk through, why would I just stand there? Now I have a career! I accepted the position. I accepted the call. The job I had seen myself working my entire life is mine! I wake up everyday excited to go to work. I praise Him and thank Him for thinking enough of me to use me when I didn't think I was qualified enough to be used!