Boxing champ Manny Pacquiao started fighting at age 12 and quickly rose through the ranks to win 10 world titles. But Manny strayed from the church as his fame increased. “I went to church on Sunday, but from Monday through Saturday I was in the bar drinking,” Manny said. “I was gambling. Careless words came out of my mouth. I committed adultery. I didn’t care.”

Return to your home, and declare how much God has done for you.

Luke 8:39

Then Manny had a powerful dream and eventually started reading the Bible. Soon he surrendered his life to Jesus Christ. “Christ said unless we are born again we cannot enter the kingdom of God…I think it’s time to proclaim His name, not mine. This is my life’s work, to spread the Word.”

In Luke 8, Jesus healed a man from demons and specifically told him to stay in his community and testify about what God had done – and so should you. When the Lord changes your life, remember to faithfully share the news! Ask God to create or reveal opportunities for you to witness. Then pray that local and national Christian leaders publicly share their life-changing stories with boldness and clarity.

Recommended Reading: Luke 8:32-39