But there’s some fish in there too. See? So, it ain’t my business. I just throw the net in the pond and pull it. God takes out what’s fish. Is that right? God takes the fish. I have nothing to do with it. I don’t keep His books. He knows who’s who. But it’s us to preach the Gospel. That’s up to God to do the—the—the saving. And now, when you’re saved, you’re just then hitting the right road. A minister said to me not long ago, he said he was seeking the baptism of the Holy Ghost, a great man. He said, “Brother Branham, I believe I’ve got the Holy Ghost.” I said, “Well, believing doesn’t give it to you, brother. It’s a gift of God.” And he said, “Look, Brother Branham,” said, “Abraham believed God by faith, and it was imputed unto him for righteousness.” I said, “That’s right. Exactly. But He give him the sign of circumcision in commemoration, as a memorial of his faith.” And today, when we say that we believe, we’re—we can believe in a measure, but when God gives us the baptism of the Holy Ghost, He confirms our faith and seals us. Ephesians 4:30, “Grieve not the Holy Spirit of God, whereby you’re sealed until the day of your redemption.” The Holy Ghost is the confirmation of your faith in God. God has confirmed it, and recognized it so, and put the seal of approval on you. That’s what we want, isn’t it? That’s what the Church needs. That’s what makes you alive.

How the Angel Came to Me, 1953-11-09, Owensboro, KY, §16