We should understand the prophetic nature of testimony!
Testimonies point to the continuous power and authority of The Lord God Almighty.
The Beloved Disciple recorded by The Holy Spirit in Revelation chapter 19:
9 Then the angel said to me, “Write these Words: Wonderfully blessed are those who are invited to feast at the wedding celebration of the Lamb!” And then he said to me, “These are the True Words of God.”
10 And I fell at his feet to worship him. But he said to me, “See that you do not do that! I am your fellow servant, and of your brethren who have the testimony of Jesus. Worship God! For the testimony of Jesus is the Spirit of prophecy.”
The testimony of Jesus is a spoken or written record of anything that He has done. Prophecy is to foretell the future and to change present situations. Prophecy produces hope and expectation that was otherwise nonexistent. A prophecy will be used to make a decree that actually changes the reality of an individual, a family, a church, a city, a nation is facing.
It is written by The Holy Spirit in Genesis chapter 1:
1 When God created the heavens and the earth,
2 the earth was completely formless and empty, with nothing but darkness draped over the deep. God’s Spirit hovered over the face of the waters.
3 And then God announced, “Let there be light,” and light burst forth!
When HE declared “Let there by light”, it was prophetic, and the response immediately came forth. HE changed one reality to a new reality. The sun testifies of FATHER’S prophecy every day. It wasn’t a one-time event to recall.
The testimony of Jesus carries with it the weight of Heaven to alter the reality of a problem or situation that we are facing. Testimony has the ability within it to actually change reality.
Luke recorded by The Holy Spirit in Acts chapter 10:
34 Peter said, “Now I know for certain that God doesn’t show favoritism with people but treats everyone on the same basis.
35 It makes no difference what race of people one belongs to. If they show deep reverence for God, and are committed to doing what’s right, they are acceptable before Him.
Testimonies are not restricted to certain individuals because of something unique to them. GOD will heal you just as HE has healed others who have testified of their healings. It is not a “one and done” situation. Jesus did not withhold healing from anyone. Peter finally got the message that the Gentiles could receive all the benefits as well as the Jews, for a certainty!
Testimonies encourage me that if FATHER will heal that person, HE will heal me too. It gives me hope to pursue and expect the same manifestation.
It is written by The Holy Spirit in Hebrews chapter 13:
8 Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.
His healing ministry while He walked the earth was prophetic in that He still heals today. His Divine Intent has not changed. Peter understood that Truth in Acts chapter 3:
2 And a certain man lame from his mother’s womb was carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple which is called Beautiful, to ask alms from those who entered the temple;
3 who, seeing Peter and John about to go into the temple, asked for alms.
4 And fixing his eyes on him, with John, Peter said, “Look at us.”
5 So he gave them his attention, expecting to receive something from them.
6 Then Peter said, “Silver and gold I do not have, but what I do have I give you: By the power of the Name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, rise up and walk.”
7 And he took him by the right hand and lifted him up, and immediately his feet and ankle bones received strength.
8 So he, leaping up, stood and walked and entered the temple with them-walking, leaping, and praising God.
Suddenly, the lame man now had a testimony that spread throughout Jerusalem and the reality of all those who heard his testimony changed. Others expected to be healed by the same power and authority of Jesus Christ.
When you hear a testimony that applies to your situation, fully embrace it and your reality will change too.