Thursday, October 11, 2012

October 11 – Do You Believe?

You do not have His word abiding in you, for you do not believe Him whom He sent. You search the Scriptures because you think that in them you have eternal life; it is these that testify about Me; and you are unwilling to come to Me so that you may have life. John 5:38-40 NASB

There is nothing left in your memory of his Message because you do not take his Messenger seriously. You have your heads in your Bibles constantly because you think you’ll find eternal life there. But you miss the forest for the trees. These Scriptures are all about me! And here I am, standing right before you, and you aren’t willing to receive from me the life you say you want. John 5:38-40 The Message

Do you know God’s word—is it living in you? Do you believe in God? Or are you unwilling to go to Jesus—to get to know Him—to establish a personal relationship with Him? Are you seeking eternal life—where? In the scriptures or in Jesus Himself? These red letter words challenge us. Reread the two versions above again. The Message may speak to your heart more clearly—don’t miss the forest for the trees. Don’t miss Jesus because you are reading the Bible expecting to find something else.

Jesus was talking to the Jews during His time—but He just as easily could be talking to people today. Are we among the doubters and accusers? Jesus healed a man on the Sabbath so the Jews were persecuting Him—but even more they were upset because Jesus called God His own Father, making Himself equal with God. That was blasphemy. Do you not believe that Jesus was the Son of God? I do. And I believe that He can still heal people—even on the Sabbath. It is certain that more prayers are said on a Sabbath day than other days—so maybe more healings take place then, too. So, believe and you will be saved. What is stopping you?

Dear Jesus—I believe You are the Son of God--You are God. Please help my family, my friends and anyone reading this to also believe in You—to receive the life that they want and You are so willing to give to them…abundantly. Thank You.

© 2012 by Mickey M. Hunacek. All rights reserved.

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