The past couple of days have been eye opening. It all started on Thursday morning when I was preparing to leave for work. Since I got around a little early, I decided to check out the other blog where a post had just been placed that would be troubling to some. (They’re Coming to Take Me Away?) As I was going over things, I was impressed to “do a google search on Former witches who are now christians.” This was unexpected, however, I did it and found some testimonies that are, to say the least, fascinating. Over the past couple of days, I’ve looked further into some of these and noticed some interesting commonalities.
( 1 ) These former witches are serious for the things of God; seemingly more so than many christians who never dabbled in the occult world. They are fervent in bible study, consistant in prayer, and are pursuing an ever deepening relationship with Jesus Christ, who paid for our sins with his own blood.
( 2 ) They are not impressed by showmanship. Most of these people became involved with the occult because of a sincere seeking for spiritual truth. Many were brought up in dead church structures and this image of a form of godliness was previously their only introduction to christianity. They tend to recognize a show when they see one.
( 3 ) They are discerning. Having been, at one time, involved with the realm of the occult, they know its attributes and methodologies. When such practices make their way into the slumbering church, these saints recognize it right away. This is why David Meyers newsletter is so informative. He notices the application of practices and timings that are occult based; things that would pass by many of us undetected.
I’m not sure where this is all going, but the discovery of these testionies has brought about some serious examining of myself. The biggest question that I have been asking myself is “What kind of Jesus am I presenting to those around me? A distant impersonal, historical Jesus or A risen Savior who hears our faintest cry and sees our thoughts afar off?” We must be atuned to this and alert to the folks around us who are searching for fulfilment that only Jesus can give.
One thing I am certain of. The Lord Jesus is calling everyone who loves him into a deeper relationship with him. A sincere desire to “know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings. That we would look completely to him and have no confidence in this temporal world. After reading these testimonies, I have a greater desire to “get as close to Jesus as I can be and let go of anything that would hinder this. (I think I’ll read through Philippians tonight.)
Have a blessed evening in Jesus.
