A feeling of a mystical spiritual presence does not necessarily mean that the “presence” is from God. Ellen White warned: “Under a religious guise, Satan will seek to extend his influence over the Christian world.”9
Genuine New Testament Christianity focuses on Jesus in His Word. It contemplates His life, death, resurrection, priestly ministry, and soon return. That contemplation of Jesus and the beauty of His truth changes us.
As we meditate upon His sacrifice on the cross we enter into the presence of the One who is love. We are instructed: “It would be well for us to spend a thoughtful hour each day in contemplation of the life of Christ. We should take it point by point, and let the imagination grasp each scene, especially the closing ones. As we thus dwell upon His great sacrifice for us, our confidence in Him will be more constant, our love will be quickened, and we shall be more deeply imbued with His spirit.10
We do not seek salvation from within; we seek it from Christ. Looking to Jesus in His Word, our hearts are secure, now and forever.