I’ve had so many Muslims coming to me to talk about Islam. They often say that Koran is a deeply spiritual book. They share about the peace they feel when they enter a mosque.

I don’t think their experiences are fake. I’m sure they are real and consistent!

When they speak, I wait for a mindblowing story in the end that completely shakes my faith in Jesus. However, that never happens. I leave the conversation thinking, “Man, you have no idea…”.

I remember the times when it seemed like Jesus walked into my room where I was praying and overwhelmed me with His presence. I’ve had countless miracles of supernatural financial provision. I stopped counting the times I got supernatural wisdom about certain topics. God told me facts I couldn’t know naturally just to be able to pray for someone and show them God’s love.

I’m not saying these things to boast. Everyone can experience that and even more because God rewards those who seek Him (Hebrews 11:6).

I’m contrasting what the other people may have experienced with what a Christian goes through regularly.

Nevertheless, these experiences wouldn’t be possible without the grace of God.

I love Jesus not because ‘I have to’ but because ‘I can’t help myself’ after encountering His goodness and grace.

Recently, I got into some activities I shouldn’t partake in. While I was praying, I heard God say to me, “I do not blame you for what you do.”

I knew He was referring to the actions I felt I shouldn’t do. The words that He said brought me freedom because the guilt lost its power to hold me by my neck. I felt bad about my action and this sense was a reminder of it. When I think about the action long enough I end up committing it.

After I understood that God doesn't hold anything against me, I lost a desire for the wrong and was lit-up to love Him more.

The power of grace

For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men, teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly desires, we should live soberly, righteously, and in godliness in this present world… (Titus 2:11–12, MEV, emphasis mine)

Grace includes salvation and equipping. Grace is the tool of God to legally save every person. Yet for those that received it, the grace equips for a life that God intended us to live.

Guilt, shame, or even self-criticism cannot teach us to live in a godly manner. It’s the work of grace to direct us unto the right path.

Some people think that perfection will come as we will know every command.

For the law made nothing perfect… (Hebrews 7:19a, MEV)

Knowing the laws perfectly and doing them can’t make a person godly. Sure, it can produce a few good Pharisees but they don't please Jesus at all. I have no doubt they thought they’re are right.

The Law could lead you to self-righteousness which is a very dangerous place to be. Why would someone, who thinks he's perfect, see the need for a Saviour?

For what the law could not do, in that it was weak through the flesh, God did by sending His own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh, and concerning sin, He condemned sin in the flesh, in order that the righteous requirement of the law might be fulfilled in us, who walk not according to the flesh but according to the Spirit. (Romans 8:3–4, MEV)

The Law couldn’t make anyone perfect. It was only to show our state of hopelessness to lead us to Jesus. He is the One that brought us grace. Jesus enabled salvation and gave us the right to perfection.

What we couldn't, God did. We couldn’t fulfill the law and be right with God through our own effort.

Jesus not only provided the way out of ungodliness but also the way to maintain it.

That’s the reason I see Christianity standing out in the crowd of religions. It doesn’t even fit there!

Most of the religions guide people to the relationship with God. We have God Himself coming to us to bring us the friendship we deeply desire. The only thing is to put our trust in His work on the Cross.

That’s why Muslims make such a small dent in my faith. It’s sad to see them seeking a blessing from God. There is no peace in their heart because they're not sure if they please God.

Because of Jesus, I have a sense of complete peace and I pray that they would see it. I can win an argument but it’s empty if I fail to show the answer with my life.

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