When Jesus told the man to go back home and tell what God had done for him, the man went through the town, telling what Jesus had done for him. —Luke 8:38–39 (GNT).
Most times when God comes through for His people, they keep it to themselves. Often, you’ll hear people say, “what God did for me is personal,” or “I’m ashamed to talk about it.” But that’s not how God intends it to be. While some things may rightly remain private, the general pattern of Scripture shows God uses our testimonies to strengthen others and glorify Himself—so hiding every act of God is not healthy or biblical.
In our opening text a delivered man wanted to follow Jesus, but Jesus told him to return home and tell what God had done for him. Jesus wanted the man to go and testify, and the man went through the town proclaiming the miracle. That shows God often commissions testimony as a part of the miracle’s purpose: your testimony both honors God and becomes a bridge for others to meet Him.
Speaking of what Jesus has done for you helps other people’s faith. Many believers today struggle and doubt because the enemy has lied to them about God’s goodness. When you stand up and declare what God has done in your life, you dispel those lies and give hope to those who are wavering. Testimony also shows gratitude—when you’re genuinely thankful, you naturally want to tell others what God has done.
So be encouraged today: don’t hide every testimony. Be wise about timing and motive, but be bold in giving God praise for His works. When you faithfully tell what God has done, you not only honor Him—you position yourself for more visible manifestations of His goodness in your life and help others receive theirs. Hallelujah!
Today’s Rhema
When you speak of what Jesus has done in your life, you show genuine gratitude—and you provoke more testimonies.
Confession for the Day
Father, I am grateful for Your goodness. I choose today to testify of what Jesus has done in my life, and as I do, my testimonies multiply, in Jesus’ name. Amen!
