Psalm 78:4 We will not hide them from their children; we will tell the next generation the praiseworthy deeds of the LORD, his power, and the wonders he has done.
Saints, it is our RESPONSIBILITY to tell the next generation all about the LORD. It is our PRIVILEGE to tell the next generation all about the LORD. They are depending on us to tell them about the truth of God found in His Word, but also how He has worked in our own lives. Our testimonies (especially our conversion testimony) are really not our property to keep in a safe deposit box hidden away somewhere.
Psalm 40:10 I do not hide your righteousness in my heart; I speak of your faithfulness and salvation. I do not conceal your love and your truth from the great assembly.
Most people are afraid to speak in front of people. The Holy Spirit gives us the power to do the uncomfortable. We speak in front of the assembly (congregation) giving our testimonies because of the overflowing gratefulness to God in our hearts.
Psalm 35:18 I will give you thanks in the great assembly; among throngs of people I will praise you.
Giving testimonies about God's greatness in our lives is one of our more important ways to say thank you - to praise His mighty deeds - to lift His name up among people.
Psalm 111:1 Praise the LORD. I will extol the LORD with all my heart in the council of the upright and in the assembly.
God, forgive us all for giving you such weak worship. Forgive us for being more concerned with our comfort and our image and reputation, rather than making you famous among your people - and most of all, the next generation. Forgive us for asking what we MUST do, rather than asking for all we can do.
Today, 4 of our people will give their conversion testimonies before all of our congregation before they are baptized. 3 of them are afraid to speak in front of all people, yet they are doing it. One of them is a young boy. Praise God for giving this special form of worship before believers and before those who do not believe.
Psalm 107:32 Let them exalt him in the assembly of the people and praise him in the council of the elders.
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