Sermon . Divine Spiritual Experiences Scripture References: Genesis 18:1–14; Luke 2:25–39; Acts 9:1–6 Blessing: O beloved seekers of divine, May the experiences revealed through today’s Word become deeply imprinted in your inner being! Amen. True spiritual experience is not based merely on imagination or emotion, but must be known through Christ Jesus , in the same way we come to know Him—by faith and encounter . This is the first and most important kind of experience: one that is Christ-centered and personally transformative . 1. The Experience of Joy There is a joy that comes from worldly things—like clothing, possessions, education, status, health, or relationships. These are all different kinds of joy . There is also an imaginary joy , a feeling many people have. But to live in this world and yet possess a joy that the world cannot give —this is the joy that comes from the Lord Jesus Christ . This joy does not depend on a combination of worldly and spiritual sou...