How to be a witness? Jesus tells the disciples just before He ascends into heaven that they will be His witnesses in Jerusalem, Judea, and throughout the world. What does it mean? What does it take to be a witness?

Let me ask you to approach it this way:  Take a moment and think about all the blessings in your life. What are they? Family, Job, Health are cited most often, and they’re big and important blessings. But did you also think of God’s unconditional love? Can you fathom that the God who created the universe created you. He knows you and He loves you. He gives you unmerited grace and mercy and forgiveness. He suffered and died on the cross for our sins so that we can have eternal life with God in heaven.

Oh My Goodness. It is overwhelming. 

Acknowledging these blessings elicits a response. And how else can we respond but in all humility, give praise and thanksgiving to God. To live our life with intention to honor God. We do that when we pray and when we give back, when we give courageously of our Time, Talents, and Treasure. This is how good stewardship is a witness.

Living stewardship sets a great example for others. People see you doing good which glorifies God (Mt 5:16). They see how your participation in the larger and more majestic mission of the church brings you such joy and happiness that they will want to learn more about how you get that. They want this for themselves. This is being a witness. This is evangelizing. This is creating your legacy. This is how we are the very disciples Jesus tells to be – His witnesses throughout Jerusalem, Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.

Embracing the truth of God giving us everything, and so honoring Him by giving to the needs of others out of our love for Him is living stewardship. Living stewardship is one of the best witnesses we can make. How does your giving bear witness to God’s love for you and all the blessings and benefits He gives to you?

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