“Believe Me”
John was a lamp that
burned and gave light, and you chose for a time to enjoy his light.
“I have testimony
weightier than that of John. For the works that the Father has given me to
finish—the very works that I am doing—testify that the Father has sent me. And
the Father who sent me has himself testified concerning me. You have never
heard his voice nor seen his form, nor does his word dwell in you, for you do
not believe the one he sent. You study the Scriptures diligently because you
think that in them you have eternal life. These are the very Scriptures that
testify about me, yet you refuse to come to me to have life.
“I do not accept
glory from human beings, but I know you. I know that you do not have the love
of God in your hearts. I have come in my Father’s name, and you do not accept
me; but if someone else comes in his own name, you will accept him. How can you
believe since you accept glory from one another but do not seek the glory that
comes from the only God?
“But do not think I will
accuse you before the Father. Your accuser is Moses, on whom your hopes are
set. If you believed Moses, you would believe me, for he wrote about me. But
since you do not believe what he wrote, how are you going to believe what I
say?”
John
5:35-47
Our minds get mixed
up. Some would say we don’t want to be confused with facts.
When Jesus taught on
the Sabbath, it had the same effect on the religious leaders of the time. They
sought to silence Him. God, however, has ways to bring facts in, which can throw
out long cherished beliefs. When He does that, God can get to our souls, and we
are reborn.
Unsettling
experiences that cause us to question our assumptions about the LORD can also
lead us to a deeper understanding and trust in Him – if we are willing to think
it through and come to Him. Trust in God that He wants your soul. Give it to
Him. Be blessed.
We will
be tested. We will be examined because He loves us.
Our Daily Bread –