“We will serve the LORD” (Josh. 24:21).
Your conversion is a special occasion in your life. Whether you experience emotional ecstasy or quiet reassurance, you are filled with an indescribably wonderful peace. There is no doubt that it could only come from Christ, the Lord you gave your life to. In the holy mystery of the moment, it is the most natural thing to devote yourself to God, and at that moment nothing and nobody can keep you from making that decision.
You must be ready for the after-effects. In the wake of your sublime joy of conversion, moments of uncertainty and doubt will follow. As you become more and more involved in the activities of His church, there will be times that you don’t agree with other believers; you will most likely experience disillusionment and disappointment. Your faith will be tested in many different ways and you will experience hurt.
All these tough times form part of Satan’s armory that constantly bombards Christians in the hope that their faith will fade and their testimonies about God will lose power. To resist this, cling to Jesus’ promise that His grace is enough for you. Discipline yourself to look up to Jesus all the time and to trust Him. He will lead you away from temptation on to the path of dedication and service to this God whom you surrendered your life to.
Savior and Redeemer, help me, comfort me, strengthen me, hold me and carry me through. Amen.
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