I Must End With Testimony Series

I MUST END WITH TESTIMONY

By Rev. Samuel Arimoro

Main Text: Psalm 126:1-6

Key Verse: “They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.” (Psalm 126:5)

Supporting Texts: Revelation 12:11; Isaiah 43:18-19; Romans 8:28; Psalm 40:1-3

INTRODUCTION:

Life presents seasons of battles, delays, disappointments, and painful questions, but the God we serve is the One who turns sorrow into songs and trials into testimonies. Testimonies are not ordinary stories; they are divine proofs that God has stepped into a situation and rewritten the outcome. A testimony is heaven’s signature on the affairs of men.

Throughout Scripture, God repeatedly reveals Himself as the One who brings His people out of trouble and sets their feet upon the rock. No matter how long the night, the morning must come. No matter how fierce the battle, victory is assured when God steps in. The believer must therefore approach life with the confidence that God never ends a story in shame.

When God is involved, the outcome is predictable, He always ends with victory. As this year and season draw to a close, the promise of God is clear: you shall end with testimony. What started in tears will conclude in joy; what began with battle will finish in triumph; what was written off by men will be rewritten by God.

1. GOD HAS THE POWER TO REWRITE ANY STORY

No situation is ever too damaged for God to repair or too late for God to revive. The God we serve specializes in turning the worst circumstances into supernatural testimonies.

a) God reverses negative cycles (2 Kings 7:1) — When God speaks, impossibility bows instantly, and situations that have lingered for years can be overturned in one moment.

b) God turns mourning into dancing (Psalm 30:11) — He does not improve sorrow; He replaces it with overwhelming joy and celebration.

c) God lifts the forgotten and rejected (1 Samuel 16:11-13) — Human rejection cannot stop divine selection; God makes the last become first.

d) God changes bitter experiences into sweet outcomes (Exodus 15:23-25) — What was once painful becomes a platform for praise when God intervenes.

Biblical Example: Joseph’s journey from the pit to Potiphar’s house, from the prison to the palace, shows how God rewrites even the most hopeless stories in a single moment (Genesis 41:38-44).

2. GOD HONOURS FAITHFULNESS WITH TESTIMONY

Faith is heaven’s currency, and obedience is the believer’s pathway to supernatural results. God never ignores the consistency of those who walk with Him.

a) Your labour in the Lord is never in vain (1 Corinthians 15:58) — Every prayer, sacrifice, obedience, and seed will speak in due season.

b) God rewards steadfast faith (Hebrews 11:6) — He is committed to proving Himself strong on behalf of those who diligently seek Him.

c) God remembers your sacrifices (Acts 10:4) — Nothing done for God ever disappears; heaven records them.

d) The faithful always end in celebration (Psalm 37:25) — Those who walk with God never end in shame or emptiness.

Biblical Example: Hannah’s consistent prayer, dedication, and vow brought her a testimony that silenced years of mockery (1 Samuel 1:19-20).

3. GOD TURNS BATTLES INTO TESTIMONIES

The storms you face are not the end of your story; they are the platforms God uses to reveal His glory and power in your life.

a) God fights for His children (Exodus 14:14) — When the Lord takes over your battles, victory is unstoppable and guaranteed.

b) God turns your enemies into instruments of blessing (Esther 6:10-11) — What was meant to destroy you will become your lift.

c) God uses trials to announce His power (Daniel 3:24-27) — The fire that should burn you becomes the fire that reveals God.

d) God converts opposition into testimony (Romans 8:28) — Every attack becomes raw material for a greater testimony.

Biblical Example: David killing Goliath was not just a victory—it was a divine announcement that moved him from the wilderness to national recognition (1 Samuel 17:45-50).

4. GOD COMPLETES WHATEVER HE STARTS

God is a finisher; He never abandons His works. Whatever He begins in your life must end in testimony and glory.

a) God is committed to perfecting your destiny (Philippians 1:6) — He finishes every story He authors.

b) God ensures your expectations are not cut short (Proverbs 23:18) — Hope in God will never produce shame.

c) God brings divine help at the appointed time (Psalm 46:1) — When God steps in, delays are broken, and results manifest.

d) God brings beauty out of every season (Ecclesiastes 3:11) — No matter how rough the journey, the end is always glorious with God.

Biblical Example: The rebuilding of Jerusalem’s wall under Nehemiah, despite opposition and threats, ended gloriously because God completed it (Nehemiah 6:15-16).

CONCLUSION:

God is not the author of abandoned projects; whatever He begins in your life must conclude in joy. The same God who turned years of tears into harvest for Israel is the same God who is working in your life today. You are not permitted to end in shame because the covenant-keeping God stands behind every promise He has spoken.