In its Greek and Latin roots, “believe” means “to put one’s faith in.” It is more a matter of heart than a matter of intellectual acknowledgment of doctrine. Although Jesus performed many signs, people still refused to put their faith in Jesus. He represented God very differently than what was understood at the time, and even those who did believe were afraid to challenge the religious authorities.

Believing in Jesus is not an easy thing to do. There are many things in the world that conflict with the way that Jesus lived and taught. Jesus challenges us to be born again. Even as Christians, we can be born again. I need to daily believe and give my heart to a God of grace and love, who sought to serve rather than be served, to save rather than to judge, and to give his life rather than protect it. Believing in Jesus is living in the light of his grace. In him is eternal life.
Application: Lord, help me to put my faith in you and know God who has great mercy on me. May I entrust my life in your loving hands.
One Word: Believe in Jesus