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When I have my manic episodes, which is when I go crazy, Jesus goes with me. It is different from what others describe of their episodes, not a hell-on-earth. I become more sensitive to spiritual things on both sides of the Kingdom. I keep in mind what Jesus said to me during the first episode, when I didn't know what was going on: "We are going on the greatest spy mission ever. You are going to be under some deception. Some people will even think you are possessed by a demon. But it will all turn out all right and I will be glorified through this."
"The greatest spy mission ever" sounds like a delusion of grandeur, but only if you think of me as the only one who is part of this "mission." I don't believe I am. It was during this episode that Jesus married me. You might say that everyone who has a similar relationship with him is part of this mission--spying out the wonders of knowing Jesus deeply. You might even say that everyone who is spying out the promised land over which we Christians battle is part of this mission. It is both an inward and an outward journey.
As for the part about being possessed--I have done some research on the subject, and my beliefs about the possibilities in this area have changed. It is said that it is possible for a Christian to be "demonized." Some say that it has happened even to saints. It is a serious spiritual battle we are in, but the possibilities that are there in the negative realm are also there in the positive. Those who have to dive to the depths can also rise to the heights. I'm not expressing this very well. But through it all I can say, "Who shall separate us from the love of Christ?" Nothing and no one! Halalujah!
And Jesus humbled himself to death on the cross and to hell itself, to be raised above all in glory. My plea was to cling to him, to stay on the bottom with him, to be humble and lift up others. I insisted, "Entreat me not to leave you!" even when I knew being with him would hurt. It hurts because he hurts for those who need him so badly. I don't witness to others much; I am much too timid. But in my heart I cry out for those who do not know Him, or who know Him or claim to but seem distant from Him. It's a subtle form of intercession.[/quote]
I woyld say that it is more than a subtle form of intercession. It is His heart crying out within you.
My friend told me she had a vision of Christ n the cross at the moment He cried, "My Gpd, My God! Why have you forsaken Me?" Jesus almost looked insane, His eyes wide with fear.
Corrie Ten Bonne said, "There is no pit which is so deep that Jesus is not deeper still." You are right Robin. No matter what we go through Jesus goes with us.I think that He has taught you many precious things.
Excellent point!Jesus teaches all the things we need to know for our work in the next age. I'm sure you learned things that could never be taught any other way.
My saying is I wouldn't pay a penny to learn that again but I wouldn't trade it for a million dollars.
Jesus teaches all the things we need to know for our work in the next age. I'm sure you learned things that could never be taught any other way.
My saying is I wouldn't pay a penny to learn that again but I wouldn't trade it for a million dollars.
Isn't it wonderful when the Lord gives us confirmation of the words He has spoken to us? Here's my story about the word "Sheli." (Now you are going to see how much we really are alike.
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I love your testimonies. I am also amazed at the ways Jesus shows me that He loves me and that I am His...and I just want to be ever closer to Him. This is my dream come true too Sometimes I put up boundaries out of doubt or fear, but He's so gentle and patient with me... It's not specifically about my relationship with Jesus, but it's about God. People I've told this to think it's a coincidence and that I'm reading too much into it, but I think it was more special than that! I'm studying Latin in university, and last night I was at my computer, doing Latin quizzes online. I was falling asleep (lol) so I put on some Hillsong music. As I was listening to one song, I felt something tell me to open my Latin textbook...so I did, in a totally random place and looked at it. Right where I looked, it said "gloria in altissimis.." which means "glory in the highest"...and at the same moment I read that, I heard the words "glory in the highest" in the song. I think that was just a cool confirmation that all glory belongs to God, and that we should always praise Him. I don't know why exactly this happened, but since it's about God I don't think it was a mere coincidence. 
