Apostle Allison Smith Conliff delivers a passionate message on the necessity of total commitment to God. She emphasizes that while material wealth is not inherently sinful, it must be recognized as a divine gift for which every individual will eventually be held accountable. Using the biblical example of Simon Peter, the Apostle illustrates how obedience to God’s word leads to supernatural abundance and breakthroughs, even after repeated failure. Apostle Conliff encourages believers to maintain a joyful spirit and use their personal testimonies of overcoming darkness to inspire others. The message serves as a call for the church to remain spiritually powerful and rooted in scriptural truth rather than worldly shortcuts.

Key Points:

Personal testimonies serve as a powerful tool in the church to demonstrate the contrast between a person’s past and the transformative work of God. Those who have "lived in the world" possess a significant testimony because they can directly compare where they once were with what the Lord has done for them. Instead of being embarrassed by a difficult or "dark" past, believers are encouraged to rejoice in their testimonies, as these stories highlight how God chose to "clean [them] up" when they could have otherwise faced death, disease, or brokenness.

The Apostle highlights several specific ways testimonies illustrate God’s power and grace:

• Overcoming Professional and Natural Limitations: Personal stories provide evidence that God’s word can supersede human expertise. For instance, Apostle Allison shares a testimony of being told by doctors she would not have children; however, by believing what "God said differently," she was able to conceive. She further describes how following God's specific instructions regarding the timing of her medical procedures saved her baby’s life, demonstrating God’s power to intervene in desperate situations.
• Physical and Emotional Transformation: Testimonies show the tangible "touch" of Jesus on a person’s life. An example provided in the sources is that of individuals who suffered from stuttering and low confidence but were completely changed after being touched by God, enabling them to stand and speak before others.
• Protection and Deliverance: Sharing stories of "breakthroughs" or miracles, such as being protected from a car accident, serves as a way to testify of God's goodness and His "sufficient" grace.
• Acknowleging God as a Miracle Worker: By lifting one’s voice to testify, a believer gives glory to God as an "awesome God" and a "miracle worker". The power of God makes a person's life easier and more effective, turning a "powerless" individual into a "powerhouse" through the presence of Jesus.

Believers should not "sit on" their testimonies to appear as though they were always Saints. Rather, they should use their experiences to show that God’s grace is sufficient and that His power is available to deliver anyone from any circumstance.

Rec. Date: 13th June, 2024