His Grace at Work Testimony of a Preacher |
When I was ten, I visited my aunt Rosy and again we had a night of bible stories. Later I was awakened by a knock on the door, I do not know whether in the body or out, I got up and answered the door. And to my startled amazement there was Jesus. I knew instantly who he was. He glowed with the radiance of Love and acceptance. I was overwhelmed from head to toe. He reached out his hand with gentleness and said come with me, Suddenly in a moment my body seamed to split in two. Yet I was still standing at the door. I could see, what I thought looked like me, walking in the yard with Jesus. But how could this be, I was confused in my emotions. I could see, what looked like me, with Jesus yet I never seemed to have moved. I was overwhelmed, I longed to be right there with Jesus, but I was there with Him! I was confused yet excited beyond measure. I could see Jesus laughing with, what looked like me! It was a hardy laugh and several times He lifted and tilted his head back in joyous laughter, He was still holding my hand all the time. I noted him speaking to, what looked like me, and I looked so intent, yet I was still standing at the door. Oh how I wanted to be there and I began to weep with a longing! Then suddenly Jesus turned towards me and walked, what looked like me, back into me. I began to weep even more uncontrollably. His eyes pierced me with His love and assured me He would always be with me. He walked a few steps away from the door then turned and looked at me with a smile that overwhelmed my being. A stare that went beyond anything I had ever seen, Such love! Then suddenly I was in bed and my pillow was drenched with tears. Was this a dream? But I was consumed with Jesus. It was so real, so incredible. I longed to see Him again and this memory was etched in my mind forever. Later as a bible school student God would reveal to me the truth of what had happened that night. How I saw two of me! He said that at the moment I was recreated in Him I became a three part being, spirit soul and body. At that visitation Jesus brought me out of my body, which was left in bed. My soul and spirit together went to the door. When he took my hand he separated the spirit from the soul. The soul is where the mind, emotions and the will reside. That is why all my emotions stayed at the door and where I thought I was! The Soul is not recreated instantly and has to work out it salvation over the years of our life. The spirit on the other hand, which is the real me, is the new creation in Christ. The born again part of our being that knows all of God and is one with God. It is the part of us that has the imparted good and perfect will and purpose of God. The new spirit is the place of our position and standing, the holder of the gifts and power of God. I know some may disagree with what I am about to say but the spirit is God and we as one. He told me that he wanted to confirm in my heart a calling and a plan for my life and also an understanding of spirit, soul and body, so others would not be confused on this matter. A thing many do not understand today. |
Chapter Four My Second Grace Visitation |
Roxy Nolin Copywrite - 2002 |
