I Believe In You!

"...you believe in God.  Believe also in me." (John 14:1 NKJ)

For the past 3 1/2 years, these 12 Disciples had deserted their own personal plans and goals and have dedicated themselves to the Call and Commission of Jesus Christ.  These men have witnessed miracles while mobs waged war against Him in the Temple as well as on the streets.

Just the presence of Jesus provoked men whose hearts were in contradiction of the Truth of Jehovah God.  An old saying goes like this, "When you preach Christ, it will either make you "shoutin' glad" or "fightin' mad"!  So it goes without saying that these 12 men have been on a 3 1/2 year emotional "roller coaster" ride... and it was out of control!

• Changing of religious customs
• Claims and rumors of His Deity
• Mixed accusations of Him being a "hero" and a "heretic" were playing over and over in their minds
• Controversy...
• Confusion...
• Chaos...

So, it is here in this verse, in the closing pages of Christ's Earthly ministry, that He asked His closest friends this heart-piercing question...

"I know you believe me...But do you believe IN me?"

Christ cannot be real "through you" if He isn't real "To You"!!

"Do you trust me?  Do you have faith in me, even though you might not fully understand my motives or my mission?"

I personally think that the greatest catapault to launch us forward, is to have someone who not only believes you, but believes IN you as well.  What other medicine can heal our hearts or restore our brokenness than to hear these four simple words, "I believe in you"!

My friends, may you take comfort and courage today to know that not only do I believe in God - I believe in YOU!

Pastor Jody