129. Bear Witness
John 15:27 And ye also shall bear witness, because ye have been with me from the beginning.
This promise may sound like a command, but it really is a promise. The disciples of Jesus will bear witness to Jesus; this promise comes true in lives because we actually do bear witness all the time.
At times the witness we present to the world is a poor one, and at other times we present a good witness. When people of the world hear and see the representatives of Jesus they will form an impression of Jesus Christ. Whether for good or ill the believers in Jesus are bearing witness. People are watching, although usually they themselves are not conscious of doing that. People are always forming opinions of other people and of God. Indeed, the influence of believers on unbelievers may be more profound than it appears, because we have this promise that we shall bear witness.
The promise that we are witnesses places a privilege and a responsibility upon us. It is a privilege because the desire of the human heart is that I may be able to make an impact, to make a difference. The believer really does. It is a responsibility in that one must be careful that the witness is positive and true.