About six months ago I had some dreams about Jesus Christ and the nature of the world. I say “dreams,” but they were not ordinary dreams. Basically, I woke up knowing that the whole Jesus Christ story was true. I walked around in a daze for a couple of weeks, wondering how on earth to tell the people around me what had happened.
I googled what had happened to me and was amazed to find heaps of people who’d experienced similar things (have a look!). Finally, I started talking, and also got in contact with an old friend from high school who I remembered was a Christian. Then I bought a Bible which I couldn’t put down and started going to church.
I’d got that the story was true, but now the details were being filled in. I was (and am) quite critical about the accuracy of what anyone said or preached and did my best to find what I consider the “most accurate” Bible and church. It was quite a dilemma, but in the end, I made a fairly educated choice.
There have been several things which I could say about the last six months.
First: far out. If I’d known Christianity could make me feel like this, I would have done everything I could to be a Christian long ago. I can’t describe it. Sometimes even people who’ve been a Christian all their lives don’t fully get it.
Obviously, it’s the contrast between how I am now and how I was before. I wish I’d understood the jargon. When they say you’ll feel peace, you’ll feel peace. When they say you’ll rejoice, you’ll rejoice. There is no emotion I’ve ever had that comes half-way to what I experience now (and I mean no drugs, no “meditation,” no travel buzz or lover’s high, nothing).
Second, I’ve been fascinated by the Bible. I love literature, but the Bible is something I’d pretty much ignored. Turns out to be the best book I know! The philosophies contained within it are the most advanced I’ve ever read, if presented the most simply; and the verse, if also simple, is beautiful. There are long lists of names and things in some places, but you get over that!
Third, I’m learning to deal with you all! Sometimes, when someone new finds out I’m “a Christian,” they give me the “so you’re naïve” look. My first reaction is to observe: I saw that, but I love this so much I really don’t care what they think! My second is: man, I used to give Christians exactly the same look. I don’t know that all Christians have this; perhaps they don’t, but it’s something I’m learning to deal with.
Last, most of the people around me are remarking on the changes in me and becoming interested in the things that have happened to me. Well, I don’t want anyone to miss out; this is way too good, and I’m glad they’re starting to know it. How can I not advertise it like the best thing there ever was or is or will be, with more success stories than you could ever read, when I know (finally, and for sure) that it’s exactly that!! Whoever you are, it’s worth a try. Trust me!
Hai iam not surprised cause thats exactly how it was for me, I was born a christian, but unfortunately i became one only now at 20,but as yet remember my friend, satan would try to lure you back to your past life, never give up, here after, it is not your war but god is fightng your war, so stay in faith, dont ashme our christ, you can mail me for furthur discussions at martinaanandam@yahoo.com
God Bless You and Hallelujah! satan loses another round!
You are just a baby christian, and I pray your enthusiasm never wanes… however you have a lot to learn, and one of the first things is that you need to learn how to do the Lord’s will, and not how to “deal with you all”, you are one of us now, remember…keep your nose in the Bible and don’t worry about what anyone else thinks or says or does, because the bottom line is what will the Lord say on Judgement Day! He’s the only one we need to worry about pleasing! And, when you feel like you are stumbling or falling backwards, that’s satan trying to pull you back into the world…so shove your nose deeper into the Word and don’t look at the circumstances, because my God promised that now nothing can snatch you from His grasp! in God’s Love, I am Victorious!
I am so glad that another soul has been gained for our up and coming kingdom. Welcome, and as excited as you are now, I hope that you will always retain your passion for Christ. Pray that I get my peace back too, please; and thankyou for your testimony.
Hi there,
I fully understand the way you feel, and trust me so many people do not! I have been a re-born Christian for 15 years, but have only REALLY start to grow in Christ since December 7,2007. I was on a flight and decided to read an Christian article about Bill H “23 minutes in hell”. The Holy Spirit conficted me on the spot regarding my life that I thought was “Christian”. So many things became elluminated that i thought was “ok”, and I got off that plane never to be the same again. Unfortunately my brother died 40 days later from a unknown virus(got sick and died 3 days later) , but that just increased my passion for Christ and the lost. Since than i have been living and learning every day with help from the Holy Spirit and loving it. I am living in Germany now (from South AFrica) and trust me people look at me very surprised when i witness of how GREAT GOD IS and that JESUS CHrist saved us through Grace! I ALways talk about the love of Christ, what he does for me and has done for me in ALL circumstances and how wonderful the Bible is! I can happily say that i enjoy the fact that i am not a “Couch patato” Christian with silly excuses that it is not there personality to witness – always excuses. When you are so filled with Jesus and have a revelation of the only Truth there is, then you do not CARE what anyone thinks of you BUT JESUS. You get a passion for the poor and needy and get out there and help people. Ask Jesus to show one every day where He can use us and forget about me,me,me. It is not about me!
THanks for your awesome witness! I love reading testimonies from passionate Jesus loves!
i am a reborn christian at age 18. i went a christian shool that year it was kind of wierd almost cult like. I have night mares about demons. I am fghting them off of me. like I can actually feel the power inside of me throwing off deamons. satan posses me and and I can see my self with a different face different voice and he tells me you cant beat me I’ll just come back. I have nightmares of judgement day and Jesus turns his back on me or grows fangs and scares me away. I feel the heartbreak in my dreams they are so real. what did i did I do to deserve this when ever i get close with God or want to be spiritual these Nightmares come around i am ready to give up God rejects me anyway in my dreams. I am now 29.