Scripture:
[3] And I will appoint my two witnesses, and they will prophesy..
[4] They are “the two olive trees” and the two lampstands, and “they stand before the Lord of the earth.”11:4 See Zech. 4:3,11,14.
[5] If anyone tries to harm them, fire comes from their mouths and devours their enemies..
[6] They have power to shut up the heavens..
..and they have power to turn the waters into blood and to strike the earth with every kind of plague as often as they want.
[7] Now when they have finished their testimony..
Observation:
The two have been appointed by God.
The appointed ones have something to witness – their personal story of salvation and encounter with Jesus Christ, the power of God, the Gospel and love of Christ.
The two witnesses are fed continually by the Holy Spirit – lampstands fed by olive trees.
They have been given power by God to finish their testimony.
Application:
We have been appointed by the Lord and are called as witnesses for Him. Our action step is to give testimony – to those in your social circles and beyond. At the very least, we should be sharing our own story of salvation and encounters with Jesus.
As we give our testimony, we may not always have the words, actions, or energy, but if we follow the Spirit within us, He will give us what we need, when we need it.
If we look to Christ, we will be continually fed by Him.
He gives us power to overcome trials, and any haters who may speak against us. We are expected and given the power to finish our testimony.
Prayer:
Lord let me be like the two witnesses, continually fed by Your Spirit giving testimony to my sphere of influence; spreading the Gospel until You, and only You, say my testimony is complete.