Witnesses

I’ve witnessed car accidents before.  In some of the cases, it all happens too fast for me to be a helpful witness.  Other times I get more of the details right.  When I’m given more time, though, things sink in better.

After his suffering, he presented himself to them and gave many convincing proofs that he was alive. He appeared to them over a period of forty days and spoke about the kingdom of God. (Acts 1:3 NIV)

The Apostles got three years of time – watching Jesus, listening to Jesus, and interacting with Jesus.  They were there when he taught in the synagogues, performed many miracles, and when he answered their questions.  They were also there when he died and for the forty days he took to convince them that he was alive.  Jesus took the time with them to make sure they knew the details.  Then, he left until a later time.

After his suffering, he presented himself to them and gave many convincing proofs that he was alive. He appeared to them over a period of forty days and spoke about the kingdom of God. (Acts 1:3 NIV)

They were good, credible witnesses because of the time they spent with Jesus.  They knew him better than anyone else.  They were his friends.

How about you?  How much time have you spent with Jesus?  How well do you know him?  Are you a good witness?