Why Do You Believe in Christ?

PRAY OVER THIS

“Who is he who overcomes the world, but he who believes that Jesus is the Son of God? This is He who came by water and blood—Jesus Christ; not only by water, but by water and blood. And it is the Spirit who bears witness, because the Spirit is truth. For there are three that bear witness in heaven: the Father, the Word, and the Holy Spirit; and these three are one.” 1 John 5:5-7

 

PONDER THIS

Only Jesus has the answer to the things that really matter. Only Jesus can meet the deepest hunger of the human heart. Only Jesus is the answer to man’s sin. Only Jesus gives meaning to life and death. Only Jesus can take the sting out of sin, the gloom out of the grave, and the pain out of parting, and give hope that is steadfast and sure. “To whom shall we go?” (John 6:68). He alone has the answers to life and death.

But that brings a question: How do we know that Jesus is who we say He is? Why do we believe in Jesus? Why have I given my life to Him? Why do I serve Him? Why would I be willing to die for Him if necessary?

First, the Holy Spirit said to me, “He is the Son of God.” And once I received Him into my heart, now I have the witness in myself. You could argue with me all day long and never convince me against Jesus Christ. You could bring sophisticated arguments to me, but I have the witness on the inside. And a Christian with the witness in his heart is never at the mercy of a man with an argument in his mouth.

How have you seen Jesus satisfy the hunger in someone’s heart?

What are some things that encourage you about having this inner witness as a Christian?

PRACTICE THIS

Take time to praise God for giving His Spirit as a witness, comforter, and guide so that we never walk alone.

LWF Dr. Adrian Rogers