“For the Lord sees not as man sees: man looks on the outward appearance, but the Lord looks on the heart.” — 1 Samuel 16:7 (ESV)
Across social media, stories of people finding Christ are spreading quickly. Many come from unexpected backgrounds — former occultists, skeptics, and wanderers who now boldly share what God has done. Their outward appearance might still look like their old lives, but their hearts are new. They have been born again.
These stories remind us that God’s grace reaches farther than we can imagine. Every new believer is part of God’s purposeful harvest, not an accident or surprise. The question for the Church is simple: are we ready to love, disciple, and walk beside them as we all live for the Kingdom and look for Christ’s return?
The Miracle of Transformed Minds
God is still changing lives. Just as Saul became Paul, many today are turning from darkness to light. The Holy Spirit renews from the inside out. Change begins in the heart and works its way outward over time.
Our part is to encourage that work — to see these transformed minds as proof that God is still calling His people home. They need patience, teaching, and fellowship. As they grow, they will shed the marks of the past and take on the likeness of Christ.
Revival in Unexpected Places
The Gospel is reaching places we never expected. Testimonies are coming from music scenes, online platforms, and quiet corners of the internet. People are encountering Jesus through conversations, videos, and prayers shared by strangers. Many describe a spiritual shift that took place after the assassination of Charlie Kirk as the catalyst for them turning back to God and going back to church.
We might call this revival in unexpected places, but it is not unexpected to God. He planned every redemption. He is using the tools of this generation to awaken hearts and remind us that no space — physical or digital — is beyond His reach.
The Call to Mature Believers
God is sending these new believers to us for a reason. Mature Christians must welcome them with open hearts. James 2 warns us not to show favoritism, and Romans 15 calls us to “welcome one another as Christ has welcomed you.”
We are not the gatekeepers of holiness — Jesus is. Our task is to model godliness, not enforce sameness. Purity isn’t fragile; it’s strong enough to love people while they grow. The early Church learned this lesson, and so must we.
How to Help New Believers Grow
- Listen before teaching. Hear their testimony. It strengthens both you and them.
- Affirm their faith. Celebrate their confession of Jesus as Lord.
- Walk with them. Real discipleship happens through shared life.
- Show by example. Let your conduct speak louder than correction.
- Pray without ceasing. Cover them daily in prayer.
This is how the Church protects new believers in Christ and keeps them from falling away.
God’s Purposeful Harvest
Tradition has value when it leads to Christ, but it becomes a barrier when it replaces grace. In Acts 15, the early Church agreed that salvation comes through faith alone, not through cultural conformity.
God’s harvest is deliberate and wide. It includes people from every culture, every look, and every background. What seems “different” to us is part of His perfect plan. When we accept this, we become true partners in His Kingdom work.
Living for the Kingdom and Watching for His Return
Jesus said, “The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few.” (Luke 10:2). The fields are ready, and the time is short. Living for the Kingdom means keeping our eyes on eternity while serving faithfully today.
We live in days that call for urgency and hope. Revival isn’t about crowds; it’s about hearts turning to God. Each conversion is a sign that the Bride of Christ is being made ready. As we see these changes around us, we should live each day expecting His return — walking in obedience, sharing the Gospel, and staying alert to the Spirit’s leading.
A Final Word of Encouragement
If you’re a new believer, remember — you are not a mistake. God planned your redemption before time began. Keep walking, keep learning, and keep your eyes on Jesus.
And to the Church: rejoice! The harvest belongs to the Lord. Love those He sends, disciple them well, and live every day ready for the King to appear.
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Spread the Gospel; lives depend on it!
I pray, MARANATHA! (Come Quickly, Lord Jesus!)
Your brother in Christ,
Duane
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