Believe
We hear this word a lot this time of year. Often it is used in the context of Santa, the magic of Christmas, or maybe even that you can afford to pay your credit card bill….
But this season is also about something else. Jesus. I’ve been in a study on the book of John and noticed this - He asks several times, Do you believe? (John 9:35, John 11:26, John 16:31)
What does He want me to believe?
That He is who He says He is – God, life, the light in our darkness, the one who loves us, heals us, and walks alongside us every minute…. and maybe that He is really what we are longing for.
I think He would also ask ~ Do you believe…
That the blessings in your life came from Me because I love you that much?
That I will help you with that problem you are facing?
That I chose the name Immanuel because I want you to remember I’m always with you, and I will never hurt you, betray you or abandon you?
That you are enough, beautiful, forgiven, and I call you my Beloved child?
One of the last things Jesus said to His disciples before He left to endure the crucifixion on behalf of us all was this, and I believe He says it to us today just as much ~
Do not let your hearts be troubled. Believe in God. Believe also in Me. ~ John 14:1
There it is. The secret to peace. The key to joy. The comfort in the midst of hurtful, fearful circumstances swirling around us. The hope that it’s going to be okay, and we are not alone.
Do you believe?
I so hope you will. And if you’re not there yet, you are too deep in the struggle - contact me. I would love to listen and support you.