Know God - John 4:50

(from Pastor)

The man believed the word

that Jesus spoke to him

and started on his way.

John 4:50

 

Belief -- even without seeing -- is a huge spiritual point in the Gospel of John. Thomas missed the first glimpse of the resurrection and said, "Unless I see ... I will not believe."

 

The "royal official whose son ... was at the point of death ... believed the word that Jesus spoke ... 'You son will live.'" He didn't see the healing. He just trusted. And based on his faith, he acted immediately -- he started on his way, he set off toward home.

 

What is the Word that you know God is speaking to you right now? Sometimes God comforts the afflicted -- is that what he's saying? Other times he "afflicts the comfortable!" Do you "need" some reorienting affliction? Quite frequently, God calls us in a new direction we should go. Other times he simply convicts us of some sin. (Don't miss that one!)

 

Unlike our kids often do with us, what if we simply believed the word that we knew was from God and acted immediately.

 

What is the Word that you know God is speaking to you right now?

 

In Christ's Love,

a Thomas

who doesn't want to doubt

anymore

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The royal official went off for home right away - but he actually saw Jesus. Heard the words from his mouth.  I'd believe him right away as well.  For me - God is still awfully quiet.  However, the word I am hearing most often right now is a quiet, gentle, "Trust me."  "Choose life."  "I care."  Believing him is still difficult. 


Several years ago, I heard an interesting take on doubting Thomas - stay tuned for that post.