When believers attempt to deal with hardships of life the wrong way everything is turned upside down. We can’t focus on prayer much less read the Word for Godly perspective.
But when we turn our eyes back to the One who delivers us from all our cares, then we are back on the right track.
Sometimes, Jesus’ teachings seemed upside-down. But that was intentional. Matthew 11:25.
Simple belief. That’s the answer. Trusting the One who will always show us what is right side up.
Does that mean it is as simple as just believing? The Bible tells us that even demons believe. James 2:19
So, what is the difference between believing that Jesus just exists and in believing to saving faith?
But these are written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.
John 20:31
John’s Gospel is a great place to begin your search for clarity about belief in Jesus. The Holy Spirit will help you see your own heart.
The pivotal lesson about belief is found in the third chapter. Here, Jesus shares His love with Nicodemus, the Pharisee. Jesus turns the Light on for Nicodemus and for every future believer. You know the verse, even if you have never been to church.
For God loved the world in this way: He gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life.
According to a reliable pastor, the word believe appears in the Bible over 230 times. Over 100 uses of that word are found in the Gospel of John. The book of Acts follows with thirty-nine references to the word believe.
The Gospel of John is so rich with the longing of Christs’ love and message for the lost world. God’s Word as told by John is a deeply personal look at Jesus and the eternal satisfaction that believing in Him brings.
It isn’t always easy. But you know what Jesus said about that:
I have told you these things so that in me you may have peace. You will have suffering in this world. Be courageous! I have conquered the world.”
John 16:33
Share the Gospel in your world!
Isaiah 52:7
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Getting the Seed out of the basket and into hungry hearts. Matthew 13 