Trust Him With or Without Miraculous Signs?

Because of the miraculous signs Jesus did in Jerusalem at the Passover celebration, many began to trust in him. But Jesus didn't trust them, because he knew human nature. No one needed to tell him what mankind is really like. John 2:23-25 NLT

Passover is a Jewish celebration remembering God’s deliverance of His people from slavery in the land of Egypt. There were twelve plagues inflicted on the Egyptians in order for them to allow the Israelites to be set free. The last plague involved death of the first born male child throughout Egypt. The “Passover” refers to the angel of death passing over the homes whose doorposts were marked by blood from a sacrificial lamb. 

In this scripture passage Jesus was observing the feast of the Passover in Jerusalem shortly after the beginning of His ministry. He had been baptized, spent 40 days in the wilderness praying and fasting, had called several disciples, cleansed the Temple, and healed people. He was beginning to draw a crowd of people who trusted Him. It would be three years later when He was crucified that Jesus became the sacrificial lamb for the sins of the world on Passover. Would you have to see Jesus’ miracles to trust Him? Seeing is believing, like the old cliché says. But do we have to see to believe? Can we just trust what we read and hear? Have you had a miracle in your life? Jesus has helped me in countless ways, from answering prayers about traveling mercies, parking places, quick recoveries with health issues, and an overwhelming peace and joy in my life. When I’ve been in the pit of despair, depressed, and discontent with life, being blessed with Jesus’ peace and joy alone have made such a tremendous difference. I trust Him.  

RSVP: Do you trust Jesus with your life? Do you ever ask for miracles? Ask and you will receive. Respond to His invitation today to trust Him.

Prayer~ Dear Jesus, just as you promised…Whatever you ask in My name, that will I do, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son. (John 14:13) I am asking You to help me, my family, friends and neighbors to draw closer to You, to trust You and to be blessed by Your presence in our lives.

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All scripture quoted from the New American Standard Bible (NASB) unless otherwise noted.