Devotion for Friday, July 4
Your Testimony Sets Others Free
Devotion for Friday, July 4
Your Testimony Sets Others Free
Revelation 19:10
"For the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy."
In the United States, many people are celebrating Independence Day. The fireworks, flags, and traditions are meant to commemorate freedom. But the kind of freedom that changes eternity does not come from governments or revolutions. It comes from Jesus. And that kind of freedom spreads when you open your mouth and share what He has done.
Your testimony is not just a story about your past. It is a prophetic declaration about what God can do again. When you speak about the faithfulness of Jesus in your life, it becomes an invitation for others to believe He can meet them too. That is why Revelation says the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy. It points forward, not just backward. It carries the presence of God into the lives of others.
Do not underestimate your story. Even if you think it is simple or unimpressive, the moment you begin to share it, something spiritual happens. Shame breaks. Hope rises. Light enters. You are not just giving information. You are releasing truth that has the power to set people free.
Reflection:
Is there someone in your life who is still bound by fear, sin, or shame? Ask the Holy Spirit for an open door and the words to speak. Today, look for a real moment to share one way Jesus has changed your life. You may be part of someone else's liberation story.
Prayer:
"Jesus, thank You for the freedom You gave me. Remind me today that my testimony is not just for me. Help me see the people around me who are waiting to hear how real You are. Let the story of what You have done in my life become a spark of hope for someone else. Use me to point the way to freedom. Amen."