How Do I Know I Am Saved?

At the age of 12, I was attending a youth service at our church when an event took place that literally changed my life. My three friends and I were sitting in the back seat. When the sermon was over, one of them looked at me and said, … Read more

1 John 5:13 – These things I have written to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, that you may know that you have eternal life, and that you may continue to believe in the name of the Son of God. (NKJV)

At the age of 12, I was attending a youth service at our church when an event took place that literally changed my life. My three friends and I were sitting in the back seat. When the sermon was over, one of them looked at me and said, "Let's go up to the altar and get saved." It was panic time for me, and just the thought of walking all the way up there was holding me back. After encouraging each other, all four of us stood up and walked to a row of chairs set up for the purpose. We knelt down next to each other not knowing what to do next.

I was on my knees with both hands on the chair when I sensed someone behind me. The leader of our Sunday School leaned down close to my ear as she started to pray. I heard my name as her tears were falling on my hands, and it broke my heart. She then asked me to pray, and I invited Jesus into my heart. At that moment, I knew for sure that I was saved, for Jesus was now living in my heart because in Revelation 3:20, He promised to come in if I asked Him. I couldn't wait to get home to tell my family that day.

Further confirmation of my conversion came the next day in school when I confessed with my mouth that I was saved. I raised my hand in class, something that I had never done before. Miss Hall was shocked as she said, "Yes, Stephen?" and I blurted out that I wanted to tell the class something. So, with her permission, I stood up and said out loud, "Yesterday, I got saved in church. I accepted Jesus into my heart." To my surprise, the whole class clapped for me, and Miss Hall was smiling her approval.

Now, how do I know that I am saved?

Romans 10:9 – If you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. (NKJV)

I believed that 68 years ago, and I have continued to believe it every day since, because the Holy Spirit tells me that I am born of God.

Do you remember when you were saved? Perhaps, it is time that you told your story as well!

Prayer: Our Father in heaven, we pause in Your presence to say thank You for the gift of salvation. Through the testimony of the Holy Spirit, the precious blood of Jesus, and Your Word, we can know that we are saved — really saved! Help us, by Your grace, to share our story of salvation. To You be all the glory. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen!