Being witnesses unto Christ means to perform miracles. That's why Jesus said that you shall be witnesses unto Him after you receive power after the Holy Ghost comes upon you.
Power isn't necessary to speak mere words: but power is necessary to demonstrate miracles. The Apostles gave witness with great power. They were witnesses not by words alone, but by the demonstration of the power that is in the Name of Jesus.
The Apostles were witnesses unto Christ - so also was the Holy Ghost whom God has given unto those who obey Him. The Holy Ghost gave witness through manifesting His power and gifts. He, the Holy Ghost has been given unto us. Therefore, we, through the Holy Ghost, give witness unto Christ with great power.
People's faith should not rest in the wisdom of words, but in the demonstration of the Spirit and of power. For the Kingdom of God is in power, not in mere word.
Two days ago, the son-in-law of a couple whom I've known for nearly twenty years, received a miracle of healing. Years ago he'd had an eardrum removed during an operation. While sitting in a meeting two days ago - in Ipswich, Queensland, in which twelve churches had combined for a joint Sunday night healing meeting with John Mellor - he could suddenly hear out of that ear. I spoke to him and his wife afterwards. He said, "Everything sounds so loud now. And I don't have to speak so loudly anymore." (Evidently his wife used to tell him not to speak so loudly before, which he did because he wasn't able to hear himself properly). He spoke to me in a calm, soft, contented voice, praising God. Several people put their faith in Christ that night.
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