What steps can we take to strengthen our belief in Jesus today? Seeing the Power of Simple Faith John 10:42: “And many in that place believed in Jesus.” A single sentence—yet it reveals a pattern for strengthening belief. People heard, weighed, and chose to trust. We can follow the same rhythm today. Step 1: Listen Intently to Jesus’ Voice • Prioritize regular, unhurried reading of the Gospels. • Remember Romans 10:17: “Faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ.” • Consider listening to audio Scripture so His words fill daily routines. Step 2: Revisit Reliable Testimony • Those in John 10 remembered what John the Baptist had said (vv. 40–41). • Review eyewitness accounts—John 20:31: “These are written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ.” • Read or share personal conversion stories; they renew confidence that Jesus still transforms lives. Step 3: Compare Words with Works • The crowd weighed Jesus’ miracles against His claims (John 10:37–38). • Keep a journal of answered prayers and providential moments; they become modern “signs” that reinforce trust. • Reflect on Psalm 77:11–12—recalling God’s deeds ignites present faith. Step 4: Make a Fresh, Personal Decision • Belief is not inherited; it’s chosen. John 6:29: “The work of God is this: to believe in the One He has sent.” • Speak your commitment aloud; Romans 10:9 links confessed faith with salvation. • When doubts surface, echo Mark 9:24: “I do believe; help my unbelief!” Step 5: Stay in Faith-Building Company • Acts 2:42 shows believers devoted to teaching, fellowship, breaking bread, and prayer. • Join a Bible-honoring church, small group, or study circle. Hebrews 10:25 urges us not to neglect meeting together. • Encourage one another daily (Hebrews 3:13) so faith doesn’t grow cold. Step 6: Engage in Active Obedience • James 2:17 reminds us that faith without works is dead. • Serve, give, forgive, witness—each act confirms internally what we profess externally. • As we obey, John 15:10-11 promises deeper joy and abiding assurance. Step 7: Keep Your Eyes on Jesus • Hebrews 12:2 calls Him “the author and perfecter of our faith.” • Practice brief, frequent prayers of adoration through the day. • Meditate on His character—unchanging love (Hebrews 13:8), perfect truth (John 14:6), sovereign power (Colossians 1:17). Bringing It Together Belief in Jesus grows when we continually hear His Word, remember credible testimony, observe His works, choose to trust, gather with His people, obey His commands, and fix our gaze on Him. Just as “many in that place believed,” many in our place—our homes, churches, communities—can believe more firmly today when we walk these steps. |
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