Shrimp Salad, Shrimp Gumbo, Fried Shrimp (Lesson three)

In the movie Forrest Gump, Bubba, told Forrest his story and his story was all about shrimp and his plan to start a shrimpin’ business.  Bubba testified to Forrest about buying a shrimpin boat and even after he died, Forrest bought the boat.

Each of us has a story.  In this series, Paul tells his.   

Acts 26:22-32 NASB

(22)  "So, having obtained help from God, I stand to this day testifying both to small and great, stating nothing but what the Prophets and Moses said was going to take place;

(23)  that the Christ was to suffer, and that by reason of His resurrection from the dead He would be the first to proclaim light both to the Jewish people and to the Gentiles."

(24)  While Paul was saying this in his defense, Festus *said in a loud voice, "Paul, you are out of your mind! Your great learning is driving you mad."

(25)  But Paul *said, "I am not out of my mind, most excellent Festus, but I utter words of sober truth.

(26)  "For the king knows about these matters, and I speak to him also with confidence, since I am persuaded that none of these things escape his notice; for this has not been done in a corner.

(27)  "King Agrippa, do you believe the Prophets? I know that you do."

(28)  Agrippa replied to Paul, "In a short time you will persuade me to become a Christian."

(29)  And Paul said, "I would wish to God, that whether in a short or long time, not only you, but also all who hear me this day, might become such as I am, except for these chains."

(30)  The king stood up and the governor and Bernice, and those who were sitting with them,

(31)  and when they had gone aside, they began talking to one another, saying, "This man is not doing anything worthy of death or imprisonment."

(32)  And Agrippa said to Festus, "This man might have been set free if he had not appealed to Caesar."

Your personal testimony is a powerful tool that will create interest in others.  Paul now has the opportunity to tell his story.  He tells King Agrippa about the Damascus road experience, the time when Jesus spoke to Paul, the time when Saul of Tarsus was saved.  Agrippa says that in short time you will persuade me to become a Christian.  Paul says that he would like to see everyone become a Christian.

Everyone has a story to tell.  People do not tend to argue with the personal story of another.  People like to hear about lives that are changed.  People can relate to a story of life before and after Christ. We need to be ready always to give testimony of Jesus.

ALL YOU NEED TO DO IS TELL YOUR STORY