What we mean when we say a certain word
may not be what another means when they say it. Therefore it is good to learn
the speaker's definition of the word before drawing conclusions about what he is
saying. As I read this morning in the Word the phrase: The
testimony of JESUS is the spirit of prophesy Revelation 19:10
came to mind. I would like to show you the way the Bible uses the word
testimony and prophesy. It may be a little different perspective for some of
you.
The word for testimony is
in Greek- martyria and It means evidence, reputation, witness. It is where we
get the word Martyr... They become martyrs because of their witness/
testimony concerning JESUS.
The word prophesy means
an inspired message.. or to speak forth a word GOD gives you. Sometimes it is a
word encouraging others to obey GOD other times it is a word proclaiming the
future as a warning to preparedness and continued obedience to GOD.
The Old Testament is sometimes called the
Testimony. Exodus 25:21 It testified/ witnessed to what GOD did
and it testified of JESUS in its prophesies. In John 5:39 JESUS
tells people to search the Scriptures for they testify of ME...
When one is said to have the
testimony of JESUS Revelations 1:9, it means they testify/
tell what JESUS did for them and what HE can do for others. That witness
should include HIS credentials (declaring HIM the SON of GOD.) For HIS
credentials are what qualified JESUS CHRIST to be savior of the world. The
testimony of JESUS is confirmed in us as we grow in grace and the knowledge of
JESUS I Corinthians 1:5,6. The changes in us testify to the
fact that JESUS CHRIST is the SON of GOD and saves (delivers) us from our
sins.
We are told that we overcome the evil one
by the blood of the Lamb (JESUS) and the word of our
testimony. Revelation 12:11. When we tell others about JESUS
and what HE did, we are prophesying for we are proclaiming GOD
eternal message.
Most of what I share with others are
things GOD emphasizes to me as I read HIS word, or when the word is spoken by
another. It is HIS word so it is a message from GOD.
hugs
Sharon
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