Vital Signs: Friday, May 9, 2025

The Power of Your God Story

“But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear.”—1 Peter 3:15 (NKJV)

The Bible is full of stories—God stories—that reveal His faithfulness, redemption, and power to transform lives. From Abraham and Moses to David and the disciples, these narratives aren’t just historical—they’re invitations to recognize what God is still doing today. One of the most compelling examples comes from John 4: the story of the Samaritan woman at the well.

Let’s break her story down into three simple parts:

1. Her Life Before Jesus:

She was searching for fulfillment in all the wrong places. With five past husbands and another man who wasn’t her husband, she was trying to satisfy a spiritual thirst with earthly relationships. But her brokenness set the stage for a divine encounter.

2. Her Encounter With Jesus:

Everything changed when she met Jesus at the well. He asked her for water—but offered her something far greater: living water. When Jesus revealed, “I AM the Messiah,” she believed. That moment was the turning point of her God story.

3. Her Life After Jesus:

Her story didn’t end with salvation—it began. She ran back to her town and told everyone about her encounter with Christ. Scripture says that many believed because of her testimony. Her willingness to share her story led others to the Savior.

This is what a God story does. It starts with brokenness, meets Jesus at a moment of truth, and becomes a testimony that brings others to hope.

And now—it’s your turn.

Your life is a living testimony of God’s faithfulness. When you share how God has redeemed, restored, and transformed you, you not only give Him glory, but you also give others hope. God uses your voice, your past, your healing—your story—to draw others to Himself.

You don’t need to be a preacher or a Bible scholar. Just be authentic. Be ready. Share what Christ has done for you.

Today’s challenge:

Tell your God story to someone this week. Let God use your words to encourage, inspire, and reveal His hope to those around you.