SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1251

“Just Believe”

Then they said to him, “What must we do, to be doing the works of God?” Jesus answered them, “This is the work of God, that you believe in him whom he has sent.” – John 6:28-29

The people who were part of the 5000 that were fed from the miraculously multiplied loaves and fish followed Jesus to the other side of the sea. They wanted more miracles and wanted to know what works God required of them to be able to get them. Jesus replied ‘…believe in him whom he has sent.’

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. – John 3:16

Just Believe. Too simple? For some it is. To believe is to accept something as truth. It is to be assured of the truth of it. To truly believe that Jesus is the Way, the Truth, and the Life requires a change of heart and in the character of our lifestyle here on earth and although seemingly simple, ‘Just Believe’ becomes incredibly complex for those who desire to love the world and the things of the world.

Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. – John 14:6

Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. – 1 John 2:15

Just Believe. Belief in Jesus is the cornerstone of our faith, salvation, and Christian walk. It is not by our works or efforts to be obedient. Our personal relationship with God as Father begins with our belief in Jesus.

So then you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of God, built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus himself being the cornerstone, in whom the whole structure, being joined together, grows into a holy temple in the Lord. In him you also are being built together into a dwelling place for God by the Spirit. – Ephesians 2:19-22

Many acknowledge and believe that Jesus was a good man or prophet. But they do not believe who He is. They do not believe in Him.

You believe that God is one; you do well. Even the demons believe—and shudder! But these are written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name. – James 2:19; John 20:31

Just Believe. Believe in Jesus that He cares for you and will carry you through all life’s challenges.

Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me. – John 14:1

Just Believe. Believe that He rewards those who seek first His Kingdom and righteousness.

And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him. – Hebrews 11:6

Just Believe. Believe with that blessed assurance that through Jesus you have eternal life.

Because, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. – Romans 10:9

Just Believe. Believe that your confidence for meeting all life’s challenges is found in Jesus.

I can do all things through him who strengthens me. – Philippians 4:13

Just Believe. Believe that Jesus hears and answers your prayers.

Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.- Mark 11:24

We ask, ‘What must we do to be doing the works of God?’

Jesus replies, ‘Believe in Me … Just Believe’