how do you know, beyond the shadow of a doubt that you are saved

The “Falling Plates” video above illustrates why that chasm exists: despite all the love that God has for us, and the way that He created us to enjoy connecting with him, collectively humanity cheated on God. They have a deep sense of longing to connect with the Creator, a realization that their life is in a mess, a fear of eternal damnation, and yet a vast chasm separates them from the God they long to know. I have talked with people whose experience with God kind of matches my attempt at surfing. I got tips from others, and kind words of encouragement, but it seemed like no matter what I tried I could never experience the thrill of riding the waves. Once I did get out where the rest of the surfers were “dropping in” and “killing it” with graceful kicks and turns, I was left desperately paddling in a futile attempt to catch a wave - any wave - and live out my dream of being a surfer. I got tossed around by crashing waves and beat up by currents that wouldn’t let me get passed the impact zone. It was indeed epic, but of the “fail” variety. My imagination filled with images of effortlessly gliding along the curl of a breaker as my hand lazily skimmed the wall of water along the face of the wave. I’d come to Long Beach on the west coast of Canada to get my first taste of surfing.

The air was filled with the rich smells of the sea and the waves built and crested in a primal rhythm, beckoning me to come ride. The sun warmed the soft sand of the beach.

How do you know, beyond the shadow of a doubt that you are saved