By: Holly Dye

Holly Dye — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 21:05:45 +0000

To reiterate, JM's blog is called New Demonstration. You may find it by clicking here.

By: al

al — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 21:01:09 +0000

I can relate thoroughly with the first part of this testimony, as my experience has been similar and frequent over the years of my professed Christianity. In fact, I feel very much that way today, even though I have also experienced the breakthrough J.M. describes in the latter part of his writing. My awakening/deliverance experience has, however, been less pronounced than described above, and it has not had a memorable permanent effect on me. This, I suppose, is because each person is different and reacts differently to stimuli, whether natural or divine. No one in Scripture responds to God exactly the same as another. Nor does Scripture lead us to expect a certain kind of experience with God. My point in this comment is twofold: First, to establish that every testimony of God’s gracious dealings with our brethren in Christ is to be cherished for precisely what it is, an evidence of His personal care for each one of His children, and an intended divine encouragement to all who hear it. Second, that we walk by faith, not by sight, so we aren’t to envy or covet another’s experience, nor to expect to receive anything in like manner.
I read J.M.’s postings, and can attest that he doesn’t refer often to his personal history or feelings, but constantly to the Word of God. His confidence is not established upon what he has experienced in this life, but faithfully upon God’s promises.
So, if any reader has reason to doubt, call upon God and expect Him to respond, but don’t dictate terms to Him– let Him dictate terms to you.
I encourage you to visit J.M.’s blog.
Thanks, Holly & J.M. for this post.

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