How can witnessing Jesus' works today strengthen our faith, as in John 6:2? Witnessing the sign in John 6:2 “A large crowd followed Him because they saw the signs He was performing on the sick.” (John 6:2) • The crowd’s faith was stirred by firsthand evidence of Jesus’ power. • Scripture presents these signs as real, historical events, not mere illustrations. • What they saw moved them from curiosity to commitment, setting a pattern for us today. Jesus still works today • Hebrews 13:8 affirms, “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.” His character and power have not diminished. • Though His earthly ministry has ascended, He continues to act through the Holy Spirit, answered prayer, providence, and miracles. • Acts 2:47 records that the early church kept “praising God… and the Lord added to their number daily,” showing ongoing divine activity beyond the Gospel narratives. Ways witnessing His works strengthens faith • Confirmation of truth: Personal encounters with answered prayer or healing verify that the biblical record is trustworthy. • Tangible love: Experiencing Christ’s intervention makes His compassion concrete (Matthew 14:14). • Deeper worship: Recognition of His present power prompts heartfelt praise (Psalm 40:3). • Bold testimony: Firsthand stories provide credible, persuasive witness to others (Acts 4:20). • Perseverance in trials: Remembered acts of deliverance build resilience when new challenges arise (Psalm 77:11-14). Keeping our eyes open for His works • Stay in Scripture: Regular reading tunes the heart to recognize the same God at work (Romans 15:4). • Pray expectantly: James 5:16-18 links fervent prayer with visible answers. • Join community: Sharing testimonies within the church multiplies awareness of His activity (1 Corinthians 14:26). • Record and recall: Journaling answered prayers preserves memory and fuels future faith (Deuteronomy 6:12). • Serve actively: Partnering in ministry positions believers to witness lives changed (Mark 16:20). Scriptures that echo this truth • John 20:30-31 — Signs recorded “so that you may believe.” • Hebrews 2:4 — “God testified with signs, wonders, and various miracles.” • Psalm 105:5 — “Remember the wonders He has done, His marvels, and the judgments He pronounced.” • 2 Corinthians 3:3 — Believers themselves become “a letter of Christ,” living evidence of His work. Living assured Seeing Jesus’ works—whether dramatic miracles or quiet providences—mirrors the crowd’s experience in John 6:2. Each fresh sign of His hand grounds faith more firmly in the unchanging, living Savior revealed in Scripture. |
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