question about giving a testimony

[gentlefire]

is it ever ok not to give your testimony?
is it wierd that i feel more of a peace about not giving it at the moment than giving it?

 

[j6w25f]

is it ever ok not to give your testimony?

I would have to say that yes it is ok to not always give your testimony. While the people always did go and tell, Jesus would instruct people that he healed to not tell anyone. This was mostly due to if they did, large crowds would gather and He wouldn't be able to accomplish anything while he was there. Not everything that happens in our spiritual lives is meant to be broadcast to the world. My main thing would be to talk about it with somebody if you need help or accountability, but definitely if the Lord tells you that you should share it with somebody. At that time thought He will make it seem more normal than weird if it is His doing that you are telling somebody your testimony.

is it wierd that i feel more of a peace about not giving it at the moment than giving it?

I don't think so. It could be simply that the Lord is guiding you to not tell it yet as He has bigger plans to add to your testimony before sharing it with others.

 

[Shulamite]

Amen. I agree. There are private aspects of our life with Jesus that He means to stay between you and Him.
He has moved in me VERY much that way. He and I have a very intimate relationship and He is emphatic with me that I may only share the "general" details (as He leads) but the intimate details are for He and I alone.

Only share if He seems to be leading you to. I have had times where I was literally bursting to share something and I was so excited and I felt the Lord prod my heart and say "No"... and I listened to it.

I feel that I cherish some things more between Jesus and I because He and I kept it in our own secret place.

 

[gentlefire]

thank you for your replies, they do help.

 

[JPPT1974]

Jesus wants us to share it
With our close friends in order
To make it an intimate moment!