“But despite all the miraculous signs Jesus had done, most of the people still did not believe in him. This is exactly what Isaiah the prophet had predicted: ‘LORD, who has believed our message? To whom has the LORD revealed his powerful arm?’” John 12:37-38 NLT
In today’s broken world it is hard to have faith in someone. World leaders and politicians are the biggest targets when it comes unbelievability. News media outlets, social media influencers, some teachers, and professors are a close second in being untrustworthy. Even previous accomplishments on display are not enough to convince people if a certain person is one worthy of respect.
Perhaps you are one who struggles finding it hard to trust people, especially those in authority whether in government or in the church. In a sinful world it helps to remember there is no one perfect. Putting our trust in someone today should only go so far. Observing the person, matching their words with their actions is necessary. If consistent, it is a safe bet they are worthy of your trust. Seeing is believing is was once said, but even then some people will still not trust and believe.
In Jesus’ day even after all the miracles He perform in front of thousands of people, John writes many still did not believe in Him. In this case, seeing was not believing. Jesus may not be physically on earth today but there are still modern-day miracles taking place if you see them for what they are. People today who question the existence of God, maybe you are one of them, would like to see some proof in this troubled world. There is plenty of proof to go around. When Jesus Himself walked the earth performing miracles people still did not believe in Him. If Jesus were here today performing miracles He would still find those unbelievers not believing in Him.
So, what is the bottom line for the unbeliever? This same Jesus is still alive and active in the world today through the Holy Spirit. If you feel something stronger than your insistence there is no God or that all of us end up in a good place when we die, it may very well be the Holy Spirit drawing you to Jesus. Do not resist! Do not be as those who see but refuse to believe. Jesus is real. His salvation is real. Eternity is real, and hell is real. The Holy Spirit is leading you from unbelief to belief. You will not get there on your own. Follow the Spirit’s leading and accept Christ today and believe.
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