Do You Believe…Now? Do You Now Believe?

His disciples said, "Lo, now You are speaking plainly and are not using a figure of speech. Now we know that You know all things, and have no need for anyone to question You; by this we believe that You came from God." Jesus answered them, "Do you now believe? " John 16:29-31 

This scripture is so straight forward. The disciples acknowledged that Jesus came from God and Jesus asked them if they believed. Is just “believing” enough? God’s word tells us…You believe that God is one. You do well; the demons also believe, and shudder. James 2:19. Read this following passage from 1^st Peter that should encourage you in your salvation—and help you encourage others as you guide them to believe in Jesus as their own Lord and Savior—even though we don’t see Jesus as the disciples did.

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His great mercy has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to obtain an inheritance which is imperishable and undefiled and will not fade away, reserved in heaven for you, who are protected by the power of God through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. In this you greatly rejoice, even though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been distressed by various trials, so that the proof of your faith, being more precious than gold which is perishable, even though tested by fire, may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ; and though you have not seen Him, you love Him, and though you do not see Him now, but believe in Him, you greatly rejoice with joy inexpressible and full of glory, obtaining as the outcome of your faith the salvation of your souls. 1 Peter 1:3-9.

Faith. Faith to believe in Jesus as our Savior—and as God—even though we can’t see Him face to face until we get to Heaven. Can you believe without seeing?  

RSVP: Jesus is telling us, like His disciples, that He came from God—from Heaven. He asked them if they believed. He’s asking you the same question…Do you now believe? How will you respond to Him today? 

Prayer ~ Jesus, even though we have trials in life—merely little bumps in the road—we know that You are with us. We have faith in You. That faith brings us joy and hopefully brings You glory. We praise and honor You, for You are worthy.

© 2014 by Mickey M. Hunacek. All rights reserved.

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