Personal Testimony of Jeremy Fox

When I left the church at the age of 16, I didn’t know what was lying ahead in this journey called life. I remember thinking; life is going to be different! I was stepping into a new part of my life. The devil had painted a picture for me that I could have happiness and freedom if I just gave up! Before I knew it, I was trading freedom for bondage, peace for comfort in sin, and joy for sorrow. I was living a life that I thought was just 'normal'. I remember the very first time I walked into a gay bar; it felt right, like the missing piece to the 'happiness' that the devil had promised. I started to immerse myself more into the lifestyle, volunteering my time to help others accept the struggles many face with it. From marching in gay pride parades to advocating for the LGBT community, I thought this was my purpose.  

BUT God had other plans for my life.  

On September 30th, 2018, almost 13 years later, I returned to my home church, Apostolic Lighthouse Church of Dayton, OH, knowing that day was destined to be different. A little over a month prior, I had a dream where I saw myself shouting and worshipping in that very church. You see, the devil had me convinced that God could not deliver me, that I had gone too far in sin and that God had forgotten about me. Little did the devil know about God's deliverance plan for my life. During the service, I felt the urge to go to the altar and thought, 'it's either now or never.' I stepped out of my seat, approached the altar, and knew I just needed a touch from God. I lifted my hands, tears rolling down my face, and God refilled me with the Holy Ghost! I felt different; I felt free! God delivered me instantly that day from years of hurt and confusion. I was baptized in Jesus' Name (according to Acts 2:38) at age 5, and on September 30th, 2018, I went down in the precious Name of Jesus once again! Don’t think God doesn’t deliver from homosexuality because I am living proof of His power! No matter what you have done or the sins you have committed, God still LOVES you! The devil will make you believe you have gone too far, but God’s mercy never runs out and endures forever. Psalms 118:1 - 'O give thanks unto the Lord; for he is good: because his mercy endureth for ever.' What the devil meant for evil, God turned around for good. Genesis 50:20 - 'But as for you, ye thought evil against me; but God meant it unto good, to bring to pass, as it is this day, to save much people alive.'  

God died on the cross for ALL sins. He thought about you and me while hanging there. He didn’t single out any sin, nor did He say one sin is greater than another; He died for ALL! I’m so thankful for the Holy Ghost to combat the enemy and stand against the twisted voices of our culture. I give all praise and honor to God for giving me another opportunity to serve Him! I am also grateful for my parents, pastor, pastor's wife, and my church, who never stopped praying for me! If you know someone going through similar struggles, KEEP praying, KEEP fasting, and exercise tremendous patience. I promise God will start to move. Keep the door of communication open and let them feel your unconditional love.  

Thank you, Jesus! In your face, devil! You lost once again.

And the light shines in darkness; yet the darkness comprehended it not, much like my Apostolic Pentecostal testimony of God's deliverance in my life.