I don't feel saved..........
praise_yeshua > 10-14-2019, 07:41 PM
I've heard it over and over and over again from preachers.....
You're not saved by how you feel.....
I've heard if from..... I don't know how many preachers.....Over and over again. I've even watched as people dealt with prospective converts to Christianity struggling to convince people that they're okay....... when they say they "don't feel it"......
I know what I'm about to say is going hurt some feelings. Its going to hurt because it is VAIN TRADITION and people have been buying it "hook line and sinker" for countless years of their lives.
1. It is impossible to be in the family of God.... Saved.... and not FEEL it.
John the Beloved said these words.............
1Jn 3:13 Marvel not, my brethren, if the world hate you.
1Jn 3:14 We know that we have passed from death unto life, because we love the brethren. He that loveth not his brother abideth in death.
Now before you make a "bad application". John isn't talking about just your brother in Jesus Christ. John is talking about your fellow man. It is impossible to be in the family of God and for you NOT to have feelings...especially empathy/love for you fellow man. Your brothers and sisters in Adam.
It is IMPOSSIBLE....
You are endless reminded of your former condition and the condition of your fellowman.
2. If you're in the family of God, you will LOVE... Jesus. I mean LOVE.... Jesus. You're going to have FEELINGS... For Jesus.
Joh 8:42 Jesus said unto them, If God were your Father, ye would love me: for I proceeded forth and came from God; neither came I of myself, but he sent me.
Joh 8:43 Why do ye not understand my speech? even because ye cannot hear my word.
Most people don't love Jesus. You can tell. They never talk to Him. They never speak of Him. He's just a means to end to most of those who do. When was the last time you heard someone pour out their soul extolling the wonderous value of Jesus Christ. I mean people in love talking about the one they love!
3. It is impossible to be in the family of God........and GOD.... not SPEAK TO YOU.... as a SON. It is impossible and for you not to have PEACE that comes along with being within the family of God.
Joh 14:26 But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.
Joh 14:27 Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.
The is a reason the Holy Spirit is called the "Comforter"........
He literally CALMS our fears. CALMS......., our FEARS.
FEAR has TORMENT...... FEAR is a terrible feeling and fear is what GOD gives those that are not HIS.....
To HIS OWN.... He gives COMFORT.....
It is impossible for you to be in the family of God and not have the PEACE of God that comes with receiving the Holy Spirit.
There was a long time in my life.....when I was younger.... that I endlessly feared my position in Christ. People told me over and over to just BELIEVE. Don't worry about how you FEEL. Just believe God has saved you. You're not saved by how you feel.
Problem is..... I was feeling bad for a reason. I wasn't in the family of God. In fact, I didn't even know enough to even realize what was wrong. All I knew is I didn't have peace. I didn't have the comfort of the Holy Spirit. I was tormented to no end........ because GOD.... wasn't WITH me..... When HE IS THERE.... Oh what COMFORT! Glorious COMFORT.....
Now, this modern age of Christianity will tell you that its the devil that troubles your soul. Its the devil that tries to convince people that they're lost and that is an entirely ridiculous argument. Ridiculous to no end. Why would the devil want you to believe you're lost? You just MIGHT get saved......The Devil doesn't want people to believe they're lost. He wants them to believe their saved and everything is all right. He is a DECEIVER.....
It is God that is troubling you. If God isn't giving you COMFORT.... then you're not HIS...... God gives COMFORT to HIS OWN.....
Since the very day I got truly "born again"......... God has treated me as a son. When I needed comfort. He gave it. When I need convincing... HE told me I was part of His own. When I shouldn't have peace..... God has given me peace. Because He is the GOD OF ALL COMFORT!!!!!!!!
So, if you feel uncomfortable. I ask that you reconsider your position. The Word of God is sharp. The Word of God cuts.... all the way to the bone. It reveals your intents. The condition of your heart.
That discomfort you're having...................... Just might be God convicting you of your condition.