Sealed

“God is not a belief to which you give your assent. God becomes a reality whom you know intimately, meet everyday, one whose strength becomes your strength, whose love, your love. Live this life of the presence of God long enough and when someone asks you, “Do you believe there is a God?” you may find yourself answering, “No, I do not believe there is a God.

I know there is a God.”
~Ernest Boyer, Jr.

I read this quote today and wanted to post it here. It is appropriate for me at this time, because of a recent communication I have had. One in which I was challenged to prove what I believe to be true about God and His Holy Son. It was indeed a challenge, mainly because what I believe is not based on the historical facts of His existence, but about the very thing this comment states. I know because of the Fruit He gives. I can't prove it with facts, or eloquent words. I can only prove Him by my life. I believe because when you have felt His presence and tasted in the fruit, it is impossible not to believe.

"because our gospel came to you not simply with words, but also with power, with the Holy Spirit and with deep conviction." I Thess. 1:5