Romans 8:16 The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God:
I accepted Christ as my Savior at the young age of 5. I don’t remember much about being 5; yet, that moment I remember. Cannot tell you how it was that a 5 year old understood that she was a sinner and in need of a Savior; but, I remember the essence and where I was standing–in a corner of our kitchen facing the light switch. Mom or Dad never used time out as a punishment so I am certain they had not put me there. I remember the radio playing Dr. Dehaan’s message and I remember feeling a heavy weight with the sense of my own inability to ever be good enough to have a relationship with this Glorious Savior and I wanted Him in my life to fill my heart. Since I cannot tell you anything else about being 5 without relying on Mom’s memory to say what happened; yet, she did not remember any details about my moment of accepting Christ. She only remembers that I had told her and she doubted that it was even possible at the age of 5. So, even that has been God’s gift of Grace to place that assurance in my heart. Through many trials, many temptations, and many failures; that truth has always remained and has been my greatest source of hope. I am a child of God; though, there may be many failures or times in my life that I have failed to bring honor to His name; yet, He has never left me there and with great patience, has taught me, guided me, sifted out the chaff one by one as He continues to perform the work of transforming me into the beautiful bride without blemish. I am being transformed into the image of Christ one glory at a time. Glory by glory–this is the work of the Holy Spirit through me. My part? Keep my eyes on Jesus whom I love and adore as the greatest treasure of my life. 2 Corinthians 3: "17 Now the Lord is that Spirit: and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty.
18 But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord." For that reason, I study His word, His love letters to me so that I might know more of who He is and never forget all the wondrous covenant promises to me. Now, my question to you is; do you remember a moment when you asked Christ into your heart, is there an overwhelming essence of His Spirit with you?