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Apostle Dr. Richard Udoh
Monday, September 11, 2023
BELIEVE IN JESUS
“Jesus answered and said to them, this is the work of God, that you believe in Him whom He has sent.”
John 6:29
Main Text: Main text: John 6:69
God didn’t send Jesus to condemn the world, rather He intended to save the world through Him! Do not be deceived God cannot be mocked. Jesus wants you, which was why He left His glory to die for you. John 3:17 “God sent his Son into the world not to judge the world, but to save the world through him.” “Do you believe in Jesus?” seems like a strange question. It sounds like the same question as “Do you believe in aliens?” But the question “Do you believe in Jesus?” is asking far more than “Do you believe that Jesus Christ existed/exists?” The true meaning of the question is “Do you believe Jesus Christ is who the Bible says He is, and are you trusting Him as your Savior?”
Jesus is the Savior therefore, undoubtedly, belief in Jesus is fundamental to salvation. Often, when people came to Jesus for healing, he would ask: “Do you believe that I am able to do this?” (Matthew 9:28). When he visited his hometown, John notes that: “He did not do many mighty works there because of their unbelief.” (Matthew 13:58), if you want to see mighty works, you must believe in Jesus!
Faith in Jesus is an active participle. If we believe in Jesus, our actions will testify to our faith. James says: “Show me your faith without your works, and I will show you my faith by my works.” (James 2:18). Likewise, the psalmist says: “I believe therefore I speak.” If we believe in Jesus, we would not be overwhelmed by sickness because he is our healer. If we believe, we would not be dismayed by loss because he is our redeemer. If we believe, we would not be intimidated by giants in the wilderness of life knowing he is our shield.
Prayer:
Lord, I confess publicly, I believe in you! I live for you; I choose you Lord Jesus! You are the Joy of my soul! Hallelujah!
Further Reading:
Acts 16:31 “They replied, “Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved—you and your household.”
John 14:1 ““Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me.”
Read through the bible in 1 year: Isaiah 8:1-9:21 2 Corinthians 12:1-10 Psalm 55:1-23 Proverbs 23:4-5
Read through the bible in 2 years: 2 Chr 27-28 & Ps 68
