Quiet Time Notes

Notes from my daily Quiet Times with God

Contagious Christian - The Blind Man's Testimonial Approach

November 6th, 2010
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Blinded since birth, Jesus change his life by giving him sight
The first time he came in contact with an audience after his sight he was asked to explain what happen
The crowd was hostile but he refused to enter into a theological debate - John 9:25
"One thing I do know, I was blind but now I see"

He was born blind so that the work of God might be displayed in his life
God had been preparing this man to tell the story of his life and to point people to Jesus

Some people might not respond to a challenge or a debate but a personal account of someone's coming to faith can move them powerfully

Effective testimonies don't have to be dramatic
For some it would be difficult to relate to a dramatic testimony that may give them an excuse
Might say "People like that, need religion"

If you have a more dramatic story, ask God to lead you concerning how much detail and whom to tell it
Key Phrase: God had been preparing this man to tell the story of his life and to point people to Jesus