But in God's Word the Light I Found
I'm a 25-year-old qualified and working Microbiologist. I have dreams of having a healthy, happy family some day, living a normal Christian life and enjoying my days as the years go by. But I didn't always have so much hope. Three years ago I was a drug addict, confused, dissatisfied and in darkness in every aspect of my life. Through the Lord's mercy and by His grace I received the Lord Jesus into my life one late Tuesday evening. I had just hit another wall and decided to escape by turning to chemicals again. As I was sitting there “tripping” in the darkness my eyes caught a Bible verse written on a piece of paper sitting on a bookshelf in my friend's room read. I read it and was moved then and there to accept the Lord into my life. At that moment the light seemed to flood my being. I continued to pursue the Lord as much as I could, always longing for that “first experience,” searching for something more. A few months later I was still seeking but had begun to slow down in my pursuit. Then I was given a book by a few childhood friends that were also believers entitled Sit, Walk, Stand by Watchman Nee. After reading it, I was encouraged to see that my experience of the Lord at my initial salvation was only the first step in my journey with the Lord.
A few weeks later I was encouraged by the same group of friends to go visit some people from the local church in Pretoria. I made an appointment for a Thursday evening after work. After just a few minutes of talking to one of the members there I asked if I could join them sometime for a Bible study as it was clear from my conversation that these people were lovers of the Lord and lovers of His word. He told me that their Bible study started that evening at 19:00. So, I asked if I could join in, and he agreed.
From our opening prayer I felt as if I had been transported to another level of experience and enjoyment of the Lord Jesus; the prayers were so genuine and rich. Needless to say, I enjoyed the Bible study immensely. I have been consistently meeting with the local church in Pretoria ever since, daily receiving more revelation and greater enjoyment. The light is still dawning day by day.
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