God’s Witnesses
By Pastor Jerry A. Burns
Revelation 11:4 introduces us to two remarkable witnesses who will stand for God during one of the darkest periods of human history. They are described as “the two olive trees” and “the two candlesticks.” Their purpose is clear—they are standing before God and representing Him in a world that has rejected Him.
What strikes me about this verse is where these witnesses are standing. They are “standing before the God of the earth.” Before they ever stood before men, they stood before God. Their authority did not come from themselves. Their strength did not come from their personality, popularity, or position. They were God’s witnesses because they belonged to God.
That is an important reminder for us today. We live in a world that desperately needs the truth, but standing for truth is not always easy. There will be times when people misunderstand us, reject us, or even oppose us. But our responsibility is not to please everyone. Our responsibility is to faithfully represent the One before whom we stand.
A candlestick gives light. It does not create the light; it simply holds it up so that others can see. That is what God desires from His people. We are not the Light—we point people to the Light. Jesus said, “Ye are the light of the world” (Matthew 5:14). Our lives should make it easier for people to see Christ.
The two witnesses remind us that God always has people who will stand. When darkness increases, God does not become powerless. When truth is rejected, God does not become silent. He is still at work, and He can use ordinary people who are willing to stand faithfully before Him.
Perhaps you feel like your voice is small or your influence is insignificant. Remember these two witnesses. God does not need us to be impressive. He calls us to be faithful.
Before you worry about standing before men, make sure you are standing before God. Ask yourself: Am I faithfully representing Christ where God has placed me? Be willing to stand for truth, shine the light, and speak for Christ—even when it is difficult.
"Blessed is the man that trusteth in the LORD, and whose hope the LORD is." — Jeremiah 17:7
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Week Forty-Five • November 8, 2026
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In this message, "What are you Seeking? (Part 2)," Pastor Burns explains how many people search for meaning and purpose in all the wrong places. Just as Solomon sought fulfillment in worldly success and great wealth only to find it vanity and vexation of spirit, listeners will learn that true answers cannot be found in dead works, rituals, or philosophies.
Turning to John 20, listeners will hear how Mary Magdalene went to the tomb searching for Jesus and discovered that He had risen. Pastor Burns shares how the reality of Christ’s resurrection provides eternal life, encouraging everyone to choose life, since Jesus is "the way, the truth, and the life."
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