29 Jan '12 19:20>
The Christian faith is really simple when it comes down to it. Jesus said that if we want to get to know him and follow his ways then he would come to us and "make his home with us"
How does he do this? Via the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit of God dwells with men and can be known by men if we seek Him. The Christian witness to those who don't know God is simply this.....he is here with us! Every Christian worth their salt will be able to testify to the presence of the Spirit with them.
It's that simple folks! God is here. He's not remote - he's right by our side waiting to be found. All we have to do is ask God to reveal this truth to us and he will find a way of showing us. However , if you do want to try this, one proviso first. Make sure you test your heart to see if you REALLY want to find out. God will not respond to flippant or double minded prayers. We must seek Him genuinely with all our hearts.
Basically if you really want to know - you'll know , if you don't then you won't.
It's quite clear , Jesus said "you will know the truth and the truth will set you free" - that truth is that God's Holy Spirit is alive and well and moving amongst men. Once you wake up to this truth you will wonder why you ever missed it. You will look back at times when things were tough and you said to yourself" I don't know where I got the strength from.." and then you will realise that you weren't on your own. You will know where you got the strength from. He was there by your side.
One warning though - if you do get in touch with his Spirit then you will never be the same again - guaranteed. So count the cost folks
How does he do this? Via the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit of God dwells with men and can be known by men if we seek Him. The Christian witness to those who don't know God is simply this.....he is here with us! Every Christian worth their salt will be able to testify to the presence of the Spirit with them.
It's that simple folks! God is here. He's not remote - he's right by our side waiting to be found. All we have to do is ask God to reveal this truth to us and he will find a way of showing us. However , if you do want to try this, one proviso first. Make sure you test your heart to see if you REALLY want to find out. God will not respond to flippant or double minded prayers. We must seek Him genuinely with all our hearts.
Basically if you really want to know - you'll know , if you don't then you won't.
It's quite clear , Jesus said "you will know the truth and the truth will set you free" - that truth is that God's Holy Spirit is alive and well and moving amongst men. Once you wake up to this truth you will wonder why you ever missed it. You will look back at times when things were tough and you said to yourself" I don't know where I got the strength from.." and then you will realise that you weren't on your own. You will know where you got the strength from. He was there by your side.
One warning though - if you do get in touch with his Spirit then you will never be the same again - guaranteed. So count the cost folks