Witch for a Season
November 1, 2008The 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.
As a former witch, I can tell you that I was looking for a way to explain what I knew about the occult with life and my beliefs about the divine. I wanted to do my thing, to be accepted, to belong, and experience true spirituality. I studied magic and Wicca. I had a spiritual guide. I had visions of the goddesses and my spirit guide. But while the religion spoke of doing what you wanted as long as you don’t harm anyone, it caused me to be more selfish. It helped me ruin my marriage.
But God used that to cause me to fall in love with a woman who eventually realized that she was a Christian and could not marry a pagan. This caused me to ask God for a sign if Jesus was His Son and the only way to be with Him in heaven. I got that sign. Once I came to Christ, the only thing I knew about Christianity was that the Bible was supposed to be the manual for life, and prayer was talking to God. I had had experience expecting the supernatural, unlike many christians. I had had experience talking to spiritual things, so why would I not want to talk to the creator of everything, even though He is spirit? I turned to the Bible for answers of what God said was acceptable. Then after I argued with God about it (grin) I gave in and did what God wanted me to do. This seems to be missing from most who grow up in the church – the realization that the spiritual world exists, the seeking of God’s will and the surrender of self to God.
I didn’t realise (or forgot) this was your second blog. I would email Susan, and she’ll eventually respond. Perhaps Peter knows better. I spoke to her more than a month ago and she said she would be moving. She didn’t have a new phone number at that time.
Hello wbmoore. Thank you so much for your input. The direction of this and my other blog have taken an unexpected turn, but a needful and enlightening one.
I understand what you mean; how many christians seem to lack the understanding that a spiritual world exists. While the thought sounds contradictory, it actually seems to be the case. Many go about their lives as though “this is it” as they become entangled with the affairs of this world. It’s heartbreaking to know how much they are missing out on. That closeness with the Lord; that sweet fellowship and peace that defies explanation.
Thank you so much for stopping in. Your insights are very much appreciated. Please feel free to offer insight in the future as this is an area where my understanding is limited. Have a blessed evening in Jesus.
Thanks Code. I’ll have to try that. (Along with checking my e-mail more than once every other month. lol) I know that they were both working a lot of hours the last time that I talked to them.
Have a blessed evening in Jesus.