BELIEVE, SO YOU CAN SEE Thursday November 5, 2015
Text: John 4:46 – 54
Memory verse: v 48
The
nobleman believed in Jesus’ word alone, without proof (4:49-50). When the hour
of healing was discovered, the man again believed, having seen the proof of
Jesus’ word (4:53). The movement was from believing the words of Jesus to
seeing and believing the deeds of Jesus. The man first believed in Jesus’ word.
Then he believed in the deed and character of Jesus. This event showed that Jesus’
signs were not presented simply for evangelism but also for those who had
already believed in a deeper and sincere level.
This
man believed, went home and saw. This should be the life of true Christians. We
should believe the word of God as we read it or hear it preached. We should not
be carried away by desire for miracle as against the word itself for the word
brings miracle. Remember the words of Jesus to Thomas in John 20:29. See also 2
Corinthians 5:7 and 1 Peter 1:8.
Food for Thought: John 20:29
Prayer: God, grant me the faith to believe so I can see your miracles.
