When I was a freshmen we had a religious retreat over night at our school. During the end of the day we had to meditate and it was then that I had a vision of Jesus. He walked with me up this hill, everything was like in his time, and he sat on this rock. He looked at me with open arms and told me to embrace him. He loved me and wanted me to be a part of him. He said other things that I really do not remember. I am now a devoted Christian and couldn't see my life without him.
How come when I tell this to people they look at me funny? What is so hard with people excepting something that was true and genuine?
2007-09-25 07:37:51 · 38 answers · asked by Kristi P 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Because Jesus does not make personal apperances anymore. Not til well, the second coming of Christ. I do not know what you saw, but if you have a good, honest strong relationship with Christ then all the better. I do believe that Satan does try to trick us, but since he is not all knowing, all present not all his plans come out the way he would like. But I would not treat you as if you were different. I would tell youwhat I think, come to a mutual understanding, and be friends. That is how adults(mature), would handle it. Not just look at you like you are some sort of green person, and then treat you like a leper after they did their part in ruining you reputation. Maybe I understand where you are coming from.
2007-09-25 07:48:54 · answer #1 · answered by colway 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
That's a great vision! It is not unbelievable at all because
I have seen God work in similar ways! My Dad became
a Christian through a vision of Jesus on the cross and
angels and demons fighting a battle over his soul.
I have noticed that even Christians question these types
of visions. I think it is because of the "age of reason"
when superstitions were questioned and scientific thought began to dominate - to an extreme that even churches began to look to study and mankind's understanding too
much to the denial of the power of the Holy Spirit (churches
turned to more hard work and knowledge instead of
knowing about the work of the Holy Spirit, in other words).
Years later, the carismatic/pentecostal movements
began in waves - they went to extremes as well - some day we will get it right. The natural is always influenced by the spiritural, not the other way around; however, we are to not believe in mere superstition at the same time (nor are we to
believe in pseudo-science that explains everything away
without going to the root of the problem/solution).
2007-09-25 08:03:44 · answer #2 · answered by Nickel-for-your-thoughts 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Dont let it bother you just belive in the Lord with all your heart and soul and mind. Because today at this time there are so many false teachers and cults that people don't really want to believe much of any religion . But again this is what the Bible said would happen ...Many people have had visions that have turned them to the Lord . Also some have had visions to strengthen them in the Lord.A vision is different than an experience , and they don't want to believe that either..
2007-09-25 07:54:12 · answer #3 · answered by the only 1 hobo 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because it didn't happen to them. And we have become a world that demands proof of everything. You can't prove it happened can you ? There are no videos or other recordings of it. So people will assume your crazy or not telling the truth. Its sad really when you think of it a persons word is no longer viewed as his or her bond. There must be proof presented before anyone wants to take someones word on just about anything. Honesty is becoming a thing of the past . No more handshake deals simply because we are slowly becoming a world of none believers. Who demand proof about damn near everything and if you don't believe this statement prove to me its wrong lol.
2007-09-25 07:49:52 · answer #4 · answered by West 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
People don't believe you probably because they think you're making this up, or your insane.
A lot of people now don't believe that Christ exists. You and God know the truth, it doesn't truly matter what other people think.
Maybe in ancient times people would have believed you, but today ....
I am glad your one of the few lucky enough to have such an experience, good luck! And take comfort in the fact that you know you will go to Heaven.
And as to any questions in your mind about whether or not that was a hallucination ... I doubt it.
However, keep this to yourself for a bit .... if you continue telling people, eventually someone will report you to a mental hospital and you will be locked up.
In the end, people will know that you speak the truth though.
2007-09-25 07:45:51 · answer #5 · answered by Capt. Kiith-Sa Soban 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I honestly know where you are coming from. I had a vision once while I was laying in bed. it was somewhat close to yours but he wasn't on a rock and I was a child again and I jumped up in his arms and he just held me and we just talked and I felt so close to him. But I didn't go around telling everyone cause I figured they would look at me weird. So I just say tell them if they don't believe you then whatever cause you will know in your heart the truth. Thanks for sharing it really brightened up my day!
2007-09-25 07:48:45 · answer #6 · answered by Kassie D 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Kristi:
People of all faiths, be they Jewish, Christian, Muslim or Buddhist relate similar stories. The tale you tell is not exclusive to your religion, and no one can question the veracity of your claim.
If you heard a similar claim from a Hindu about her interaction and personal revelation from Shiva, you would probably be very skeptical that it was real, and not just a dream or something similar.
Arguments from personal revelation fall flat and cannot convince anyone because we are unable to experience what you are claiming.
2007-09-25 07:43:29 · answer #7 · answered by QED 5 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Because they have never had an encounter like the one you describe.
Skepticism was created by God and was intended to be a tool man could use to defeat the schemes and lies of Satan.
Satan perverted skepticism, turning it into a weapon and convinced man that he needed to use it against God and His wisdom.
2007-09-25 07:46:45 · answer #8 · answered by the sower 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
this is one of those instances where you don't throw
your pearls before swine. because they haven't, they
can't believe you have. this is a remarkable experience.
keep the jewel you were given and then let it grow in
your spirit. ask the HOLY SPIRIT for discernment. keep
the faith that was sown. welcome to the world of the real.
angels are real too. so are visions.
YESHUA the same today, yesterday and tomorrow.
2007-09-25 10:58:24 · answer #9 · answered by Judy E. T 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Kristi, be careful what you tell others. Some of the things God shows to you may be just for you.
Other people may not have a context in which to hold such a revelation, it may unsettle them.
2007-09-25 07:43:04 · answer #10 · answered by Esther 7 · 5⤊ 1⤋