and will manifest myself to him John chapter 14 verse 21 the Lord Jesus gives special revelations of himself to his people even if scripture did not declare this there are many of the children of God who could testify the truth of it from their own experience they've had manifestations of their Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in a peculiar manner such as no mere reading or hearing could afford

In the biographies of eminent saints, you will find many instances recorded in which Jesus has been pleased, in a very special manner, to speak to their souls and to unfold the wonders of his person. Yea, so have their souls been steeped in happiness that they have thought themselves to be in heaven, whereas they were not there, though they were well nigh on the threshold of it.

For when Jesus manifests himself to his people, it is heaven on earth. It is paradise in embryo. It is bliss begun.

The special manifestations of Christ exercise a holy influence on the believer's heart. One effect will be humility. If a man says, I have had such and such spiritual communications, I am a great man. He has never had any communion with Jesus at all. For God hath respect unto the lowly, but the proud he knoweth are far off. He does not need to come near them to know them, and will never give them any visits of love.

Another effect will be happiness, for in God's presence there are pleasures forevermore. Holiness will be sure to follow. A man who has no holiness has never had this manifestation. Some men profess a great deal. But we must not believe anyone unless we see that his deeds answer to what he says. Be not deceived. God is not mocked. He will not bestow his favors upon the wicked. For while he will not cast away a perfect man, neither will he respect an evildoer.

Thus, there will be three effects of nearness to Jesus. Humility, happiness, and holiness. May God give them to thee, Christian.