It is of the utmost importance that what I believe, and in whom I believe, be very clear. Based on the answer I give to these two questions will determine my temporal and eternal well-being. In verse 5, it says, “And who is the one who overcomes the world, but he who believes that Jesus is the Son of God?” The very Power I receive to overcome in this world depends on my faith in Who Jesus is, and if I believe He is, and who He says He is.
In John 16: 9: Jesus speaking of the Holy Spirit’s conviction to the world says, “Concerning sin, because they do not believe in Me.” Anyone who refuses to believe in Jesus sins against the Father’s gift of Love for mankind. John 3: 16: says, “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish, but have eternal life.” In John 17: 8: Jesus says, “And this is eternal life, that they may know Thee, the only True God, and Jesus Christ Whom Thou hast sent.” In Matthew 10: 32: Jesus says,” Everyone who shall confess Me before men, I will also confess before My Father Who is in Heaven.”
It is obvious by what Jesus says in this last verse that I cannot be a closet believer. My confession has to be public, and my actions as well as my words must align themselves with what I say I believe. Romans 1: 16 + 17: says, “For I am not ashamed of the Gospel (Good news of Jesus), for it is the Power for God for Salvation to everyone who believes…For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith to faith; as it is written, “But the righteous man shall live by faith.”
Dearest Holy Lord Jesus: thank You so very much for being the Father’s Gift of Love to me. Thank You for all that you underwent and overcame on our behalf. May You strengthen Your remnant Body today to keep our eyes on You, and to keep confessing Your Name in all the different areas of the world we live in. Glory to You alone!
