Silence the Stones!

What is it? What is it that keeps us from professing God's goodness to others? What keeps us from sharing our testimony?

Our car breaks down, our neighbor gets sick, our boss is a thorn in our flesh, we are diagnosed with cancer, our finances are in shambles; when these things happen we tell our friends, the cashier hears more than their share, the prayer network gets a call or two, we wake our pastor up at 2 in the morning, and our co-workers hear us nag. Wow! What a testimony!

YET, when God provides the money to fix our car, heals our neighbor, saves our boss, heals our diseases, and blesses us with money, somehow our tongue fails to work properly. Our silence shakes the rocks.

In Luke 19 the Pharisees were upset and concerned that the disciples were loudly praising God for all the miracles He had done. The Pharisees said to Jesus, "Teacher, rebuke your disciples!" (verse 39) Jesus replied by saying, "I tell you, if they keep quiet, the stones will cry out." (verse 40)

God's praises need to be heard; not by nature but by us, His children. The least He deserves is our praise, our thanks. We should make use of every opportunity given us to tell of His wonderful miracles.

I encourage you to find an opportunity today to tell someone what God has done for you. Share your testimony. Silence the stones! God bless~