"No Alternative"

"Let the redeemed of the Lord tell their story - those He redeemed from the hand of the foe" ~ Psalm 107:2

If you grew up in church or around Christians, you probably remember hearing someone share their testimony at some point. Maybe it was particularly inspiring as they shared how God helped them overcome horrible things in their past or rescued them from utter darkness. An unintended effect of such an experience is that some people will say, "Wow! I wish I had a testimony like that; mine isn't nearly as impressive". But that has never been God's perspective. The value of your testimony is not determined by how far into darkness you had fallen when He rescued you. The truth is that anyone who knows Jesus has been redeemed. And when we have experienced the miracle power of redemption and regeneration in our own lives, it means that God has given us a story to tell. When it's time to tell it, it's not about saying all the right words, but simply sharing how God has brought you into relationship with Him through Jesus Christ, trusting the Spirit to speak through you. This week at Friendship, we'll discuss why there is "No Alternative" to salvation aside from Jesus, and how Peter and other disciples could boldly proclaim this truth and a lame man's story of redemption because they knew they had the message everyone needs. Join us and be encouraged to proclaim the truth in your own life!