John 7:13
“But no one spoke openly about Him for fear of the Jewish leaders.”
Fear has a way of silencing even the sincerest believer. In John 7:13, the crowds' believed Jesus was extraordinary—yet they kept quiet. They admired Him privately but hid their faith publicly. Their silence wasn’t due to lack of conviction, but fear of rejection.
Jen’s testimony mirrors this tension so honestly. Today she shares her experience of John 7:13
"This verse calls me to be courageous. It reminds me to speak up for Jesus and for all that He has done for me—because this is what God intends for us to do.
There was a period in my life when I believed that God is real, yet out of a desire to conform and be accepted by non-believers, I told people that I was a free thinker. In doing so, I distanced myself from God and, in a way, disowned Him.
Even today, I must constantly remind myself not to feel shy about speaking up for Jesus, especially to those who do not believe. I am learning that my faith is not something to hide, but something to live out with courage.
There was a time when I thought I might die. After being diagnosed with cancer and its subsequent treatments, I became very frail, and in my desperation I bargained with God—asking Him for a second chance at life and promising to do whatever He wanted me to do. Yet in my heart, I worried whether I could fulfil those promises because of my limited knowledge of God and my weakness in expressing my thoughts openly.
But God reassured me that He would provide the resources needed to fulfil what He has called me to do".
God reminded Jen that courage doesn’t come from personality, confidence, or eloquence—it comes from Him.
Today Jen is A Living Testimony!
Jen continues to learn what it means to speak openly about Jesus. Not perfectly. Not fearlessly every moment. But faithfully.
Her story reminds us that:
Faith is not meant to be hidden.
Courage grows when we step out, even trembling.
God provides every resource we need to fulfil what He calls us to do.
Our testimony—especially the imperfect parts—can awaken faith in others.
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We request our readers to faithfully pray for Jen as she goes through her treatment and lives life by the day.
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