I remembered how I was before Christ found me years ago. I did a contrast of my life then and now and realized the change thus far is so tremendous; my life, my mind, my desires, literally everything. Indeed, He changed me.
MY EXPERIENCE
It all started in March 2016.
Sitting in a hall in my secondary school where the scripture union in school hosted a program, the Word came with much conviction and power then, altar call was made.
I never wanted to go cause my juniors, classmates and friends were around. I didn't want to look like a sinner before them cause I presented myself as a Christian but deep down I had struggles, addictions, fears, depression, etc. Unknown to me, my spirit man was panting for the change.
Just so I don't look like an unbeliever, I resisted the desire to go answer the call. It kept calling, kept crying within me but I refused.
But Jesus being so merciful and loving didn't let me go. The Holy Spirit seeing my stubbornness yet wanted me spoke through another person in that meeting even while students were out already waiting for the confession part. (The altar call lingered for a long time like they were waiting for me).
Through this young lady, the Holy spirit spoke publicly about my exact conviction yet struggles in my spirit at that moment. It was so clear to me I was the person.
Hearing this, I broke down and felt a force quickening my legs down to the podium.
I answered the call.
I confessed my sins with tears and great remorse and I received Christ. I can't forget that day.
That was when my life changed forever.
And truly I tell you, I've seen God's mighty hand upon me since then till today.
Within the scope of those years, I was baptized in the Holy Spirit with the evidence of speaking in tongues, I experienced God's power, blessed with spiritual gifts, got a renewed mind via God's word (still in process of transformation), learned more about Jesus, got my character modified and my priorities changed.
I've seen the fruits of the spirit play out in my life one by one, I've enjoyed God's presence tremendously.
What of His help? It's been surplus.
What about purpose? He keeps revealing greater things about me and my future in Him. In Him, I've gotten understanding about purpose (to an extent). I now live with precision and enlightenment because He revealed to me who I am and what I'm called to do.
Scripture says, "Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, He is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new." (2 Corinthians 5:17). This is a popular but powerful scripture.
When you encounter Christ, everything about you changes. Sometimes, you have to think and do a recall before you can remember your old life. He takes that old life from you and gives you His life.
That life of sin; stealing, anger, immorality, hatred, bitterness, wickedness.... He rids you of it and gives you HIS LIFE. You become a whole new different person, ...everything becomes new.
Your perspective changes positively in alignment with scripture. Your former desire/passion changes. You start panting for God and His kingdom like you'll die the next minute without His presence.
Sincerely, you won't understand this till you experience it, it is the best thing that can ever happen to you... That's change! Oh! Thank you, Jesus for saving and changing me.
WHY AM I SHARING THIS?
I decided to share this experience to encourage you who hasn't fully given up his old life to Jesus. You can't be half born. When a person is born, he's born wholly. There shouldn't be any reservoirs. Give it all to Jesus.
And if you haven't surrendered to Christ at all, now is the best time to do so. I told you little of what God has done for me and through me because I said yes to Him by His mercies. Your experience may not be the same with mine but the result should be (accepting Jesus genuinely).
His love and grace is sufficient. Surrender to Christ now because you don't know when He will return. Asides that, you don't know the massive exploits He wants to do with your life. You can be a blessing.
Just confess your sins and receive Jesus. He'll recieve you with much Joy.
I hope you take this step.
You can leave in the comment section your experience.
God loves you.
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