Joy And Freedom In Knowing The Truth

I was saved and filled with the Holy Spirit at the age of eight and have been raised in Pentecostal churches all of my life. However, I was never at peace and I was never really sure if I would go to heaven. While growing up, I struggled with having to repent over and over again whenever I fell into lust. I have also been struggling with my failure to serve God and meet His expectations.

When I first saw you on television, I listened for about one minute before I changed the channel because I felt guilty and thought that your teachings were erroneous. I had never heard the message of grace preached the way you did. However, the other night, when I was on the computer, I heard you preach a sermon on grace and you backed up what you preached with scriptures. So I started to hang on to every word you said and I decided to check the Bible.

I have been reading the New Testament for a few days now along with your book, Destined To Reign. I have such a joy in my heart and everything around me has changed. I have been waking up during the mornings and praying to God. It reminded me of the time I spoke in tongues when I was eight. I’ve forgotten that freedom that has been buried until I heard your message.

I feel free and I now know what the verse “you shall know the truth and the truth shall set you free” means. Knowing that I could not earn my salvation has made me focus so much more on Christ.

I am still reading the Word and underlining every thing that supports grace. I want to thank you for having the courage to stand up against the flow and preach what the Holy Spirit directs you to.