April 6th, 2026
by Pastor Courage Molina
by Pastor Courage Molina
Come See a Man: The Power of Personal Testimony
There's something profoundly simple yet revolutionary about sharing what God has done in your life. No theological degree required. No perfect understanding necessary. Just you and your story of encountering Jesus.
Your Experience Is Enough
In John chapter 4, we encounter a Samaritan woman whose life was forever changed by a conversation at a well. After meeting Jesus—who somehow knew everything about her past, including her five previous husbands and current living situation—she did something remarkable. She left her water jar behind and ran into town with one simple message: "Come, see a man who told me all that I ever did. Can this be the Christ?"
Notice what she didn't do. She didn't wait until she had all the answers. She didn't attend seminary or memorize scripture. She didn't clean up her life first or wait until she felt "qualified." She simply shared her experience.
Here's the liberating truth: your experience with Jesus is enough. If you've recognized God's hand moving in your life—whether in your marriage, your health, your children, or your circumstances—you have a testimony worth sharing. You don't need to be a theologian. You just need to be willing to tell someone what the Lord has done for you.
An Invitation, Not a Subpoena
When the Samaritan woman shared her story, many from her town believed because of her testimony. But here's what's crucial to understand: sharing your testimony is an invitation, not a subpoena. You're not responsible for convincing people or for how they respond. You're simply commissioned to share.
Think about it like inviting someone to a party. You extend the invitation genuinely, but whether they come or not doesn't change the fact that the celebration is happening. You're not called to save people—that's God's job. You're called to tell people about Jesus and let the Holy Spirit do the rest.
The Samaritans who heard the woman's testimony responded by seeking Jesus themselves. They asked Him to stay with them, and He remained for two days. The remarkable part? After encountering Jesus personally, their faith transformed from secondhand belief to personal conviction. They told the woman, "It is no longer because of what you said that we believe, for we have heard for ourselves, and we know that this is indeed the Savior of the world."
Seven "I Am" Statements: Who Jesus Really Is
Throughout the Gospel of John, Jesus makes seven profound declarations about Himself, each beginning with the words "I am"—the same name God used to identify Himself to Moses at the burning bush. These aren't casual introductions; they're divine proclamations revealing who Jesus is and how He works.
The Bread of Life - Jesus isn't a luxury for special occasions or holidays. He's survival food, daily sustenance. Bread in ancient times wasn't optional; it was essential for life. Jesus is saying He's required for your spiritual survival. Without Him, you're starving, whether you realize it or not.
The Light of the World - Darkness isn't just about sin; it's about confusion, deception, and lostness. It's not knowing which way to go. Jesus doesn't hand you a map and wish you luck. He says, "Follow me, and I'll be the light." The electricity might be working in your life, but if you're not following Jesus, you're still navigating in the dark. You can be a believer with access to light but still operating in darkness if you're not following Him.
The Door - There's one way in, and Jesus is it. Not religion. Not church attendance. Not good behavior or moral living. Jesus. And here's the beautiful part: the door isn't locked. "Whoever" can enter. Those you don't like, those who wronged you, those you think don't deserve it—the invitation extends to everyone.
The Good Shepherd - A hired hand runs when danger comes, but the shepherd stays. Jesus doesn't care what comes against you or what devil in hell has eyes on you. You are His sheep, and He will come looking for you. Even if you've wandered off, even if you've gotten yourself into trouble, He knows your name and you know His voice. He'll leave the ninety-nine to find the one.
The Resurrection and the Life - Jesus spoke these words outside Lazarus's tomb after waiting two days before responding to the crisis. Sometimes it feels like God hasn't come to your situation, like your prayers go unanswered. Maybe He's waiting for some things to die so people can see that even today, He still has resurrection power. He's not just able to resurrect; He IS the resurrection.
The Way, the Truth, and the Life - Not "a" way, but "the" way. Words matter. Jesus is saying there's no alternative route to eternal life, no other path to salvation. He is truth itself—not your truth or my truth, but THE truth. People search desperately for direction, reality, and meaning, often going wherever makes them feel good. But Jesus isn't a philosophy or belief system. He's a person. You either believe in Him as Savior or you don't.
The True Vine - Branches disconnected from the vine die. They're gathered up and burned. Outside of Jesus, you can do nothing. It's not about church attendance or religious practice. Your relationship with Jesus is what drives you to church, compels you to give, moves you to serve, and inspires you to worship.
The Personal Encounter
The Samaritans were an outcast people—rejected, overlooked, and dismissed by the Jews as spiritually compromised. Yet when one woman with a questionable past and a tarnished reputation encountered Jesus, everything changed. She couldn't stop talking about Him. And when her community encountered Him personally, they recognized Him as the Savior of the world.
The question isn't whether you know about Jesus. It's whether you know Him. Knowing about the bread of life isn't the same as eating it. Knowing about the light isn't the same as walking in it. Knowing about the door isn't the same as walking through it.
Your Fresh Yes
Maybe you've known Jesus for years but life has made your faith stale. Trials and troubles have distracted you from time in God's Word. Routines and habits have fallen away. Today is your invitation to say yes again. To be renewed, refueled, and reignited.
This isn't just another inspirational message. It's a commissioning. Like the woman at the well who wasn't 100% sure but opened her mouth anyway, you're being sent to say, "Come, see a man." Your testimony—imperfect, incomplete, but authentic—is powerful enough to draw people to Jesus.
The Savior of the world is waiting. The question is: do you know Him?
There's something profoundly simple yet revolutionary about sharing what God has done in your life. No theological degree required. No perfect understanding necessary. Just you and your story of encountering Jesus.
Your Experience Is Enough
In John chapter 4, we encounter a Samaritan woman whose life was forever changed by a conversation at a well. After meeting Jesus—who somehow knew everything about her past, including her five previous husbands and current living situation—she did something remarkable. She left her water jar behind and ran into town with one simple message: "Come, see a man who told me all that I ever did. Can this be the Christ?"
Notice what she didn't do. She didn't wait until she had all the answers. She didn't attend seminary or memorize scripture. She didn't clean up her life first or wait until she felt "qualified." She simply shared her experience.
Here's the liberating truth: your experience with Jesus is enough. If you've recognized God's hand moving in your life—whether in your marriage, your health, your children, or your circumstances—you have a testimony worth sharing. You don't need to be a theologian. You just need to be willing to tell someone what the Lord has done for you.
An Invitation, Not a Subpoena
When the Samaritan woman shared her story, many from her town believed because of her testimony. But here's what's crucial to understand: sharing your testimony is an invitation, not a subpoena. You're not responsible for convincing people or for how they respond. You're simply commissioned to share.
Think about it like inviting someone to a party. You extend the invitation genuinely, but whether they come or not doesn't change the fact that the celebration is happening. You're not called to save people—that's God's job. You're called to tell people about Jesus and let the Holy Spirit do the rest.
The Samaritans who heard the woman's testimony responded by seeking Jesus themselves. They asked Him to stay with them, and He remained for two days. The remarkable part? After encountering Jesus personally, their faith transformed from secondhand belief to personal conviction. They told the woman, "It is no longer because of what you said that we believe, for we have heard for ourselves, and we know that this is indeed the Savior of the world."
Seven "I Am" Statements: Who Jesus Really Is
Throughout the Gospel of John, Jesus makes seven profound declarations about Himself, each beginning with the words "I am"—the same name God used to identify Himself to Moses at the burning bush. These aren't casual introductions; they're divine proclamations revealing who Jesus is and how He works.
The Bread of Life - Jesus isn't a luxury for special occasions or holidays. He's survival food, daily sustenance. Bread in ancient times wasn't optional; it was essential for life. Jesus is saying He's required for your spiritual survival. Without Him, you're starving, whether you realize it or not.
The Light of the World - Darkness isn't just about sin; it's about confusion, deception, and lostness. It's not knowing which way to go. Jesus doesn't hand you a map and wish you luck. He says, "Follow me, and I'll be the light." The electricity might be working in your life, but if you're not following Jesus, you're still navigating in the dark. You can be a believer with access to light but still operating in darkness if you're not following Him.
The Door - There's one way in, and Jesus is it. Not religion. Not church attendance. Not good behavior or moral living. Jesus. And here's the beautiful part: the door isn't locked. "Whoever" can enter. Those you don't like, those who wronged you, those you think don't deserve it—the invitation extends to everyone.
The Good Shepherd - A hired hand runs when danger comes, but the shepherd stays. Jesus doesn't care what comes against you or what devil in hell has eyes on you. You are His sheep, and He will come looking for you. Even if you've wandered off, even if you've gotten yourself into trouble, He knows your name and you know His voice. He'll leave the ninety-nine to find the one.
The Resurrection and the Life - Jesus spoke these words outside Lazarus's tomb after waiting two days before responding to the crisis. Sometimes it feels like God hasn't come to your situation, like your prayers go unanswered. Maybe He's waiting for some things to die so people can see that even today, He still has resurrection power. He's not just able to resurrect; He IS the resurrection.
The Way, the Truth, and the Life - Not "a" way, but "the" way. Words matter. Jesus is saying there's no alternative route to eternal life, no other path to salvation. He is truth itself—not your truth or my truth, but THE truth. People search desperately for direction, reality, and meaning, often going wherever makes them feel good. But Jesus isn't a philosophy or belief system. He's a person. You either believe in Him as Savior or you don't.
The True Vine - Branches disconnected from the vine die. They're gathered up and burned. Outside of Jesus, you can do nothing. It's not about church attendance or religious practice. Your relationship with Jesus is what drives you to church, compels you to give, moves you to serve, and inspires you to worship.
The Personal Encounter
The Samaritans were an outcast people—rejected, overlooked, and dismissed by the Jews as spiritually compromised. Yet when one woman with a questionable past and a tarnished reputation encountered Jesus, everything changed. She couldn't stop talking about Him. And when her community encountered Him personally, they recognized Him as the Savior of the world.
The question isn't whether you know about Jesus. It's whether you know Him. Knowing about the bread of life isn't the same as eating it. Knowing about the light isn't the same as walking in it. Knowing about the door isn't the same as walking through it.
Your Fresh Yes
Maybe you've known Jesus for years but life has made your faith stale. Trials and troubles have distracted you from time in God's Word. Routines and habits have fallen away. Today is your invitation to say yes again. To be renewed, refueled, and reignited.
This isn't just another inspirational message. It's a commissioning. Like the woman at the well who wasn't 100% sure but opened her mouth anyway, you're being sent to say, "Come, see a man." Your testimony—imperfect, incomplete, but authentic—is powerful enough to draw people to Jesus.
The Savior of the world is waiting. The question is: do you know Him?
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