Overcoming by our testimony

 I lost a friend two nights ago, and found out yesterday at work. I prayed for this guy the night before, and I usually pray for everyone I work with as it is... but this was different and my anxiety was really bad yesterday and I didn't know why... until I got to work, and found out he died. I don't know how just yet but we suspected overdose, so it hit me pretty hard. This guy and I had some great talks about Jesus and about how I love God, and he was like that is so good and so important. We talked about being saved, he had been baptized and we shared a little bit of our testimonies together... he has a son who is 7 poor thing. I pray for his family and will continue to do so, but I had to repost my testimony, and about how important it is for you to write your testimony out  so you can share it with others. How Jesus saved you, what He saved you from, what He has done in your life, how He has changed you and your heart and given a new one... we overcome by the word of our testimony and the blood of the Lamb. 

My prayers lately for others' have been for them to be covered by the blood of the Lamb, for them to know Christ and His unending love and mercy and forgivenness and goodness. I pray for God to forgive them and help them get back to Him in any way. I pray that God grants them repentance before it is too late, because it is written that Jesus wants ALL MEN TO BE SAVED! This is why intercessory prayers for other people is also very important. The effective prayer of a fervent person goes a long way, literally straight to heaven. 

We’ve been talking about being conquerors and overcomers in Christ. As we receive blessings and deliverance from the Lord from strongholds such as alcoholism, drugs and depression, the Lord wants us to share our testimony with others so that they, too, can know the peace, joy, and hope we have received. We need to understand that the devil will do all that he can to steal our testimony because he has come “to steal, kill and destroy”. 

When I don’t “stand firm” in God’s truth and instead listen to the lies of the enemy, he steals my testimony. When I am depressed and stand in sinking sand instead of firmly on Christ the solid Rock, how does my life look any more appealing to a non-believer? It doesn’t. So when I give in to feelings of hopeless, the enemy has taken my testimony and rendered it useless for kingdom work.

As the opposer of God, Satan attacks us with adverse circumstances to accuse God and disprove His goodness in our life. We are to guard our mind and be anxious for nothing, but let all our request be made known to God with thanksgiving (Phil 4:6). No matter what our earthly circumstances appear to be, we must remember that our battles are truly occurring in the heavenly realm, and our only hope is in the Lord. “Our soul waits for the Lord; He is our help and our shield. For our heart shall rejoice in Him, Because we have trusted in His holy name. Let Your mercy, O Lord, be upon us, Just as we hope in You.” (Ps 33:20-22)

Our tongue is a powerful thing. It can be a tool that builds, and a balm that heals. It can be a sword that cuts and divides. It can also be an unruly member set on fire by hell. The Scripture says that, “death and life is in the power of the tongue” (Prov 18:21). Our tongue can speak words that can be either hurtful or helpful, and our enemy knows this. One of the evil purposes of chaotic adverse circumstances is to tempt us to change our confession and say the wrong things. As a Christian, our words contain power. So if the enemy can cause us to speak words of discouragement, doubt and fear, he can get us to prophesy our own defeat.

The enemy seeks to steal our testimony, as we’ve said previously here. But we need to look at the full verse for the good news. Jesus said, “The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly.” (John 10:10) We all have had the times when Satan has wrought havoc in our lives, but our testimony is about how Jesus gives us His abundant love and eternal life. No matter the circumstances we’re encountering at the moment, we will live eternity in heaven praising Him. We need to share that hope, because in the end it is all that matters. As we face whatever comes our way today, if we stay focused on eternity, then we hold on to the “hope we have as an anchor of the soul” (Heb 6:19).

The Lord’s Word is clear, that we are “not [to] fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. But rather fear Him who is able to destroy both soul and body in hell” (Matt 10:28). It’s also clear that we are not only to praise God, but share our praises of Him with others. “Sing to the Lord, all the earth; Proclaim the good news of His salvation from day to day. Declare His glory among the nations, His wonders among all peoples. For the Lord is great and greatly to be praised; He is also to be feared above all gods.” (1 Chron 16:23-25)

While we certainly live in troubled times, these troubles are nothing in comparison with what will come in the Great Tribulation. Even in those times, there will be many who come to Christ before Jesus returns. Those will be killed for their faith, but let’s look at their response to the fear the great dragon wields. “And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony, and they did not love their lives to the death.” (Rev 12:11)

Let’s “put on the whole armor of God, that [we] may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil” (Eph 6:11), and stand firm in the “hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and steadfast” (Heb 6:19). And not only stand firm in it, but “be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you” (1 Pet 3:15). That’s how we overcome by the word of our testimony!

Father, thank You for Your strength so that I am able to stay anchored in Your truth. Lord, I ask that no matter what I encounter today that I keep my thoughts on eternity with You so that I don’t succumb to the lies of the enemy. Lord, let my tongue praise You so that others want to know the reason for my hope, especially when I am in the midst of trials. Father, let Your light shine through me so that it is a beacon to those in the darkness, so that they will be drawn to Your light. In the precious name of Jesus, amen.

MY TESTIMONY:

You are invited to the most exciting the most extravagant wedding in history,whether you know and realize or not, I’ve had many hours and time to thoroughly study and search what the Bible is all about and I am fully convinced, fully persuaded just like Paul was. The Bible is our love letter and marriage contract- we enter into a covenant with Jesus the moment we believe- because we are given the Holy Spirit as our mohar which is Hebrew for “bride price”. The marriage contract we have with Jesus is found by studying also the Hebrew and Jewish wedding customs. Our roots in the Christian faith are Hebrew, Jewish, and some Aramaic and Greek. I studied Latin for 4 years, Greek and Hebrew 2 years now (I’m writing verses in Hebrew now!) It’s simple- I believe because it is written. The Bible changed my absolute life and the way I look at things. I’m waiting for the sound of the trumpet to take me home, and you should be too! 

We overcome by the blood of the lamb (Jesus) and the word of our testimony; and love our lives not unto death. God has kept me alive for very specific reasons during the last 10 years of my life, and for the end times we are in. Since Paul taught in Corinth, Galatia, and all over Rome he stressed the immediate need to get saved and trust in Christ alone and His blood because Jesus was and IS coming back for us the church who are born again believers in Christ. Imminent return. I live the gospel and do the word daily to tell and shout like Noah that Jesus is coming and the need to repent and believe and turn to God now. Today is the day of salvation.. Here is my testimony. 

… You don’t know me. My name is Brittny Reid, but we get new names lol so I am used to mine always being spelled wrong. I have lived in Williamson County my whole life, so I have a strong prophetic gift and beginning ministry. It was something the Bible promised and I prayed diligently for.  I’ve been through a lot, and am no different than you. I just wanted to be here for you as a friend and share my testimony and how I overcome with my faith in Christ alone, and nothing of myself..

I have been to prison and where you are- the Bible tells us to remember those in prison as we once were. So this keeps me humble- but I love talking to people and listening! I used to be a recovery coach- very interesting job but I learned that we are all sinners and are all broken… and when we find and learn the truth, we should share that with others because that IS LOVE!

I remember praying early on and having questions, wandering about heaven, being scared to death of hell and of God too. I was baptized at 12 by my dad, received a purity ring…well bad company always ruins good morals and I was a dumb teenager in rebellion and witchcraft and idolatry. Demonic influence oppressed me. My brain couldn’t understand unconditional love and so it was something the Spirit revealed to me I hadn’t received; for perfect love casts out all fear. Fear involves torment- and so I had spirits of fear (of saying no specifically) and of rejection attached to me. A lot of hard truths. 

Jesus Crist broke through the prison of my heart and mind; I died and my life is hidden with Christ in God. He shined light in darkness and transferred me into His kingdom (translated- Colossians 1:13). I realize now how I enjoy the rest Christ offers instead of the hamster wheel of trying to establish my own righteousness and rely on my works. They are no good!

First thing, I had a fever of 106-107 at 6 months old which attributed to my sensitive immune system..

My half brother molested me at 5; once in a bed and once in a pool (important info for my specific deliverance..it all makes sense!) and I started masterbation at maybe 7-8 years old? Went through sugar lust also .. I broke my promise and purity ring and lost my virginity at 15.. 

There was a time in my life where all I did was chase wind- well money; monthly sales goals, make more money and spend more money; I lived under the curse of the law since I was raised SDA and didn’t realize; I cherry picked scripture and was a very carnal Christian aka modern day Pharisee; I couldn’t recite the gospel, I was hopeless, broken-hearted, ashamed, and veiled- I had no peace in my life and my worth was based on works; so of course throughout my life I’ve sought therapies and help outside of the Bible- and it wasn’t until I recommitted my life fully to Christ and began reading and studying the word for myself was when I became born again (1 Peter 1:23). I will testify that by the blood of Jesus I have personally overcome perverse spirits from forced incest, mental and physical infirmities and the fears I had associated, lust of the flesh and eyes have been difficult but praying to empty myself and be filled with the power of the Holy Spirit it is the Holy Spirit whom produces the fruits of self control I’ve lost everything I’ve ever owned 5 times in my life (grace upon grace), starting the week of 6 (June) 06, 2006 in foresaw house fire, or something bad that week. I stayed in torment after 16 years of age and after receiving my drivers license- which has the middle numbers of 666. I could not get past Revelation; the SDA False religion had scared me!

But thanks be to God that He died for me while I was yet still a sinner.. 

Romans 10:13 says “whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.”- when sin and demonic oppression was its highest for me after losing a day spa business of 4 years, a husband from his adultery and physical abuse- in 2014 I prayed on a hotel floor for Jesus Christ to save me. The Bible says when you hear the word…it must be mixed with faith. Jesus says if you have even the faith the size of the grain of a mustard seed, it will grow to be the MOST! 

 The next day (even though I did spend 5 days in jail and I’m not ashamed of that since most of the apostles and Jesus Himself was in prison… i fasted and dried my system out and never went back. Who knew I was always meant to be a witness! Sparing details; I ‘came to Jesus’ with a few DEA agents. I was appointed volunteer work, which I love to do anyway, and had to get a years worth (spent extra time there in bondage still) of a 12 step program meeting sheet signed- which is where I witnessed a wild cult. I knew God had given me discernment with this so I literally did my time and worked the 12 steps and got out because Jesus wasn’t allowed to be talked about and I had a huge problem with that. So of course I had to seek deliverance from occult practices. I continued to find a church and have gone to just about everyone from Williamson to Rutherford County. 

Two weeks prior 9/27/2020-I realized the money I kept chasing wasn’t enough, everything I’ve done and tried to achieve has made me more unhappy and I have no confidence in man anymore; I was tired and heavy burdenend. I came into work at the day spa and immediately hit my knees lifted my hands high and surrendered to Jesus Christ. He broke through the prison walls of strongholds I’ve sought help for my whole life.. 9/27/2020 is my born again date and really the only one that matters to me now. That’s when after I read the word, the gospel, received it (literally in much affliction 1 Thessalonians 1:6) I looked at the worlds events and repented truly changed my mind- and it scared me absolutely half to death and I had no idea who to tell what to and so I just had to trust in the Lord with all of my heart…everything I had known was a lie, the Bible is truth and anything not in that is a lie. I came to the repentance of the Bible is real, Jesus Christ is real and He’s coming back for us born again in Christ believers sealed with the Holy Spirit until the day of redemption. 

Security and safety are probably the two biggest needs I have and always have had- spirit of adoption whereby we cry, “Abba, Father”- Jesus gave me more than I ever asked for! ETERNAL SECURITY, a new name (in heaven), He promises the faith we have in Him and of Christ overcomes the world, He has been building many mansions, a place prepared for us who believe for almost 2000 years. Jesus saved me from burning in Hell for eternity. The Word sanctifies and purifies us when we study and I haven’t been able to put it down. 

I’ve overcome in Christ domestic violence, masterbation /lust demonic possession, intense fears, condemnation thoughts, OCD, gluttony/excessive sugar consumption, physical mental verbal abuse in marriage, I’ve left jobs, family, pharmekeia, false religions, cults- 

I put on the full armor of God daily now, every morning. I noticed old things in my life weren’t the same things I wanted; I needed to put those things to death. Repentance is a change of mind; metanoia. I recognized how horrible my sin condition was and how utterly eternally lost without Christ and can do nothing without Him- I never want to be without Him now. I would never want to hear Him say “depart from me!” What godly fear the Lord hath produced in me also; my conviction timing is fast, now :). I was surrounded by lies and false teachers, so I turned myself to the Bible and my whole life has changed. Of course, I still struggle with life and issues because we will never be without sin until we are in Heaven with Jesus.

I needed to believe, receive, and accept His finished works, His grace, mercy and forgiveness; and that I did abundantly. I will never forget what the cross has done for me, for I could absolutely never pay the price for my sin debt. 

I realized I was born blind, deaf, and dumb. So now, I seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness; I ask for wisdom and call out for insight and understanding like silver; also eye salve so I can see spiritually, white raiment, and gold like faith refined by fire.

The gospel is in 1 Corinthians 15:1-4 “Jesus Christ died for our sins according to scripture, was buried and rose again on the third day according to the scriptures.” We are saved by grace through faith in Christ alone and not of any works lest any man should boast! That blew my mind. It’s so hard to understand unconditional love when Satan sows seeds of doubt and unbelief.. I receive that daily because our apostle Paul tells us Romans 1:16 “for I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth-”and it is the best news I have EVER received! Colossians 1:5 “the hope which is laid up for you in heaven.” 

I study and read the word daily because Jesus tells us we must live by every word of God. I stand firm on the KJV Bible- God has given me time to study and truly find Him. There are 32-37 missing verses in all standard ESV, NIV, etc translations.. So take heed. and if the KJV Bible says it it is God who is Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior who is really saying it, it means what it says. I don’t question or doubt it I just study further. I was totally independent, power driven and money hungry- now I live each day as they come if the Lord wakes me up. I’ve been cussed out by a wolf in sheep’s clothing who called himself a “black hebrew israelite”, met an ex-catholic and praise Jesus we witnessed to one another too; an elderly lady asked me if I believed we were in the last days and I said “ma’am, that’s how Paul treated it then, we are in the last seconds.” I’ve been hit on by a married pastor with children and had to rebuke him sharply and change churches. 

I have learned being content with things I have and how thorns in the flesh makes one realize how sufficient His grace truly is. I tell the Lord Jesus everything- all of my needs and I know He knows what I need, the Bible says, but He needs my heart and my trust- it is a relationship. A child like faith also consists on the ever dier need and dependency on your Savior- the Savior one and only Jesus Christ. I’ve been earnestly desiring for the spiritual gift of prophecy for edification and encouragement. I study a lot of Bible prophecy, eschatology- I share marketing for Christ on social media out of love. 

My family history- Finchers/Reids side settled in south GA 1800s bought 300ish acres. 

Jesus Christ is my rock and my salvation- He is the only reason I am here. Revelation is the only book that offers a special blessing; and we overcome Satan with our testimony and by the blood of the Lamb. To know, trust, and believe Jesus’ blood paid the price for all of my sins (past, present, future) yours, the worlds, once for all- is literally everything to me. My gratitude and thankfulness for what the Lord has done- Oh how wrong I was about Him! His mercy endures forever. I can rest and am abiding in Him. I am forever grateful that there is no condemnation for those in Christ, and when He forgives us He isn’t an abusive person who continually charges your past- Jesus removes our transgressions as far as the east to west. I’ve also learned there is literally nothing that can ever separate us from His love for us-- I will wait for Jesus to harpazo us out of this evil and wicked world the rest of my life until I either die first or the rapture comes first. 

My hope rests in jesus and found in Titus 2:13. I’ve learned what it means to cast down thoughts/imaginations contrary to Christ- a great tool for anxiety. I try to seek opportunities to plant seeds with customers; I pray for them all and share the gospel and Jesus with them wherever I can. 

ALL of my ex’s demons were what I needed the deliverance from also. I didn’t realize how deeply afflicted I was. I have increased my prayers also for the quenching of lust and self pleasure desires; deliverance from any and all spirits not of God. 

I realized I would never be without sin and salvation is a heart issue the remedy is only the perfect love that Christ Jesus has to offer for us. Sanctification is a process. I think I know less and mess up more every single day. Thank God for His grace and mercy. 

I’m trying to grow in that grace and mercy..because it’s exhausting trying to measure up to what other people expect. Deliverance from religious spirits also has helped. 

Jesus will find FAITH when HE returns! 

Thanks for reading! I pray blessings for you and your family; for repentance (change of mind) and that after reading this it will be mixed with faith. Without faith, it’s impossible to please God. 

You can overcome too! If you haven’t, accept Christ Jesus as your Savior today! He is near to ALL. There’s no other way but through Jesus Christ. Hope is something to never be ashamed of. I pray health and financial blessings also for you and your family; along with most important things; wisdom, insight, understanding from above that is of Christ. 

Here are verses to describe our identity in Christ Jesus. Only HE can offer the free gift of grace! 

John 1:12 - But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name:

John 15:5 - I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing.

Romans 8:1 - There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.

Romans 12:2 - And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.

1 Corinthians 6:19 - What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own?

2 Corinthians 5:17 - Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.

2 Corinthians 5:21 - For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him.

Galatians 3:26 - For ye are all the children of God by faith in Christ Jesus.

Ephesians 2:10 - For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.

2 Timothy 1:7 - For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.

1 Peter 2:9 - But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light:

1 John 4:4 - Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world.

Love,

Brittny

REMEMBER THIS BELOVED! AS A BELIEVER YOU ARE:

Romans 3:24

Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus:

Romans 8:1

There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.

Romans 8:39

Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.

1 Corinthians 1:2

Unto the church of God which is at Corinth, to them that are sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints, with all that in every place call upon the name of Jesus Christ our Lord, both theirs and ours:

1 Corinthians 1:30

But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption:

1 Corinthians 4:10

We are fools for Christ's sake, but ye are wise in Christ; we are weak, but ye are strong; ye are honourable, but we are despised.

1 Corinthians 15:22

For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive.

2 Corinthians 1:21

Now he which stablisheth us with you in Christ, and hath anointed us, is God;

2 Corinthians 2:14

Now thanks be unto God, which always causeth us to triumph in Christ, and maketh manifest the savour of his knowledge by us in every place.

2 Corinthians 5:17

Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.

Galatians 3:26

For ye are all the children of God by faith in Christ Jesus.

Galatians 6:15

For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision availeth any thing, nor uncircumcision, but a new creature.

Ephesians 1:3

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ:

Ephesians 2:10

For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.

Ephesians 2:13

But now in Christ Jesus ye who sometimes were far off are made nigh by the blood of Christ.

Ephesians 2:8

For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:

Ephesians 3:6

That the Gentiles should be fellowheirs, and of the same body, and partakers of his promise in Christ by the gospel:

Romans 8:9

But ye are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, if so be that the Spirit of God dwell in you. Now if any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of his.

1 Corinthians 12:27

Now ye are the body of Christ, and members in particular.

1 Peter 1:19

But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot:

1 Peter 1:15

But as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation;

1 Peter 1:3

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,

You are (IN CHRIST)

Partakers of the heavenly promise

Saved by grace through faith

Forgiven

Reconciled

Loved

Blessed

COMPLETE

Holy

A Saint

His workmanship

Made nigh

Blood-purchased

Sealed forever

In the Spirit

The body of Christ

Pre-destined

Will never fall into condemnation- BELIEVE THOSE WORDS not your feelings!

Called