The story of Enoch highlights a key prerequisite to witnessing faithfully for God: walking with Him. Before one can walk with God, access to Him and peace with Him must be established. Enoch diligently sought God, not to find Him, but to be like Him, and God rewarded Enoch with a powerful testimony of His pleasure. Genesis 5 records that Enoch walked with God, demonstrating his belief by following all that God said. Walking with God symbolizes a continual approach to a relationship with Him, always moving toward the goal of being exactly like Him. A man's walk is pleasing to God only when it is in agreement with how God walks, and to the degree that we conduct ourselves like God, we will be a faithful witness of Him. Jesus Christ, as the Faithful Witness, is a true and complete representation of the Father, a state achieved only by walking with Him. Making a faithful witness for God comes at the end of a progression; it cannot be made if we are not like God, which requires walking with Him, spending time with Him, and seeking Him. The Body of Christ cannot faithfully witness for God without its members first resembling Him, as the spiritual health of the Body depends on the spiritual health of all its members.

God has called each one of us to be a witness of Him and for Him before the world. Not all of us witness in the same way or to the same degree, but we are nevertheless all witnesses of and for God. It is a principle of Christian living of which we must always be aware so that we can do it properly and consciously, thus glorifying God in the process. Witnesses are vital and necessary, providing information, eyewitness knowledge, personal experience, or validation of facts. They make known something generally unknown to others, offering proof that a certain thing is true. In the same way, our role as witnesses for God involves testifying to what we have seen, heard, and experienced of Him. Israel was chosen by God to be His witnesses before the world, to let all know that He is the only God, the only Lord, and the only Savior. Through countless miracles and the giving of His law, He revealed Himself to them so they might know and believe Him, testifying through their speech and behavior without misrepresenting the truth about God. Though many failed in this duty, some did witness for God, leaving examples of faith through their works. This responsibility has been transferred to the church of God, as we are called to be His witnesses. Our Savior commands us to be witnesses of Him and His way of life, shining brightly through good works and godly behavior, bringing glory to God and the Father. Whether through speech or actions, we preach the Gospel in small ways, reflecting Him in our daily lives. Our witnessing is often most effective non-verbally, through behavior that sets us apart, such as keeping the Sabbath, which points others to the One who made the worlds. In everyday activities, our actions shout out our testimony, showing the world that God has chosen us and made us His children. Even within our families or communities, our conduct can witness to others, demonstrating a better way of living. We are to hold fast to our testimony, valuing it as precious, bearing it with all our strength as a divine duty to apprise the world of this way of life. We live the sermon more often than we preach it, reflecting God in how we carry His name and adhere to His truth. God commands us to bear His name worthily and to never bear false witness, ensuring our testimony remains true and honorable. Through submission to God, obedience, and doing His work, we make a witness that pleases Him. As we do so without complaint or argument, we grow in character, becoming blameless and morally pure, benefiting both ourselves and those who observe us. Our light shines before men, unable to be hidden, leading others to glorify God through the witness of our lives.

Witnessing for God carries profound significance, as it reflects the testimony of those who have encountered His truth and purpose. John the Baptist bore witness to Christ, and those blessed by His work become witnesses by the Spirit's enablement. The disciples, having seen the resurrection, hold a unique status as witnesses, akin to direct signatories of a will. Such testimony often leads to martyrdom, as the Greek word for witness, "martyrs," already signified in the time of Christ. Witnesses who testify to the saving death of Jesus may seal their testimony with their own death, yet this act is imbued with deep meaning. Everything in creation and history holds meaning under God's sovereign hand, and so do the events of Jesus' arrest, trial, and crucifixion, predetermined and foretold by God. As witnesses, we are called to reflect on our own role in this divine narrative. The story of Barabbas, present in all four gospels, underscores lessons about witnessing through the perspectives of Pilate, the Jewish leaders, and Barabbas himself, who represents every sinner saved through Christ's death. Jesus died that we might live, taking our place and paying the penalty we deserved. The question remains: what kind of witness are we? Do we merely feel fortunate, or do we recognize the purpose and meaning in His sacrifice? Beholding Jesus before Pilate, we see an innocent and brave Man, bearing unjust suffering with dignity and majesty as the true King. Yet, before the crowds then and now, He often faces hatred or neglect, revealing the human heart's resistance to His righteousness. The parables of the Ten Virgins, the Talents, and the Sheep and Goats emphasize the need for readiness and faithful service as witnesses to Christ, warning of the consequences of neglect or inaction. Spiritual gifts must be used in service to God, for if we do not use them, we lose them. The question of who Jesus is—whether merely a man or the Son of God—demands our response as witnesses. God Himself, along with Jesus, angels, demons, and human witnesses like the gospel writers and disciples, affirm His divine identity. Their testimonies converge, compelling us to consider our own verdict. The decision we make as witnesses does not determine His destiny but shapes our own future. It should be our lifelong goal to join the great cloud of witnesses, proclaiming as the Lord declares, "Therefore you are My witnesses, that I am God."

The Two Witnesses are pivotal figures in the end times, destined to testify on God's behalf during the final days before Christ's return. Their ministry of testimony, as outlined in Revelation 11:3, is confined to the one thousand two hundred and sixty days of the Great Tribulation. They will be martyred by the Beast just before the first resurrection, when they are raised to join Him in the air with the other firstfruits of God's Kingdom. Until the Great Tribulation begins and the holy city comes under Gentile dominion, the Two Witnesses have not officially begun to prophesy and remain essentially anonymous servants of God. These two prophets are not crazed or unstable individuals, as God does not use people of unsound minds for major works. They are men, not entities or symbols, and the biblical language and patterns suggest a masculine identity, with allusions to figures like Moses, Elijah, Joshua, and Zerubbabel. They are neither resurrected saints from the past nor unconverted individuals, but rather baptized members of God's church, likely ordained ministers, prepared over an extended period for their mission. Identified in Revelation 11:4 as the two olive trees and lampstands standing before the God of the earth, they are linked to Zechariah 4, where they are described as the two anointed ones. Their role involves supplying spiritual instruction, likely through words and teaching, to the seven churches just before the end, as the oil from the olive trees represents Spirit-inspired works. God introduces them as His own in Revelation 11:3, indicating they are His direct representatives, testifying about Him in the crucial last years of man's civilization. These witnesses will be model Christians, reflecting the life of Christ in their actions and righteousness during the Great Tribulation and the Day of the Lord. They will attract the wrath of satan and the Beast, as well as the hatred of the world, much like Jesus did. To fulfill their mission in a time of great violence, God will endow them with power to preach, to plague, and to defend themselves. At this time, we should look for Christ-like servants who are feeding the churches through Holy Spirit-inspired works and laboring intensely to equip the saints for the terrifying days ahead and the return of Christ. God will reveal their identity when their proper time has come.

It is a privilege to bear a good witness for God and a shame to fail in doing so. A complaining witness, often heard whining that no one respects or cares for them, and that everyone blames or speaks ill of them, reflects a self-pitying attitude. Such was the case with Jacob when his sons returned from Egypt, reporting the challenges from the prime minister. Frustrated and feeling out of control, Jacob complained that everything was against him, unable to see beyond his adverse circumstances. This raises the question of what kind of witness we bear for God. Are we to disgrace the summons He has given us with such complaints? Although Jacob was wrong to say everything was against him, he was not entirely mistaken in recognizing that in a sinful world, some forces oppose God's people. These include the world, with its godless values and goals competing against itself; the flesh, an earthly nature ready to rebel against God; and satan, who seeks to drag down and corrupt. Jacob might have been right to acknowledge these enemies, yet had he forgotten God, the One who appeared to him at Bethel? God was with Jacob and his family, working closely with each one, never leaving them. Consider the story of Elisha and his servant, surrounded by the Aramean armies at Dothan. The servant panicked, seeing only the enemy, but Elisha asked God to open his eyes. When He did, the servant saw hills full of horses and chariots of fire around Elisha, showing that those with us are more than those against us. God, who is above all, is sufficient; if He is for us, who can stand against us? Elijah, too, faced moments of despair despite great victories for God. After triumphing over the prophets of Baal on Mount Carmel, he fled in fear from Jezebel's threats, feeling alone and that he was the only one left. In his solitude in a cave at Mount Horeb, Elijah's self-pity emerged, yet God tenderly cared for him, allowing rest, providing food, and revealing Himself through various means. God assured Elijah that He had preserved a remnant, removing his sense of loneliness and giving him further tasks to anoint others for His purpose. We may feel alone in our determination to live for God in a hostile world, believing everything and everyone is against us, but this is not so. God is with us, greater than any opponent we face. Beyond Him, there are countless others who stand firm, not bowing to the false values of this culture. Our witness for God must reflect trust in His presence and strength, not complaints or despair, for He is always working for our good.