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Thursday, February 29, 2024 Trust And Faith Scriptures: John 12:44-46 (NLT) – “Jesus shouted to the crowds, ‘If you trust me, you are trusting not only me, but also God who sent me. For when you see me, you are seeing the one who sent me. I have come as a light to shine in this dark world, so that all who put their trust in me will no longer remain in the dark.’” Romans 5:1-2 (NLT) – “Therefore, since we are made right in God’s sight by faith, we have peace with God because of what Jesus Christ our Lord has done for us. Because of our faith, Christ has brought us into this place of undeserved privilege where we now stand, and we confidently and joyfully look forward to sharing God’s glory.” Message: Jesus has made his triumphant entry into Jerusalem, He predicts His death, and then before leaving the crowds for His final Passover meal with His disciples, He makes one final plea as recorded in John 12:44 above. Trust. What a difficult thing for humans to do. There are so many books written on trusting your spouse, family, work colleges, and persons on the street. We especially have difficulty trusting things we don’t see. Imagine everything that the crowds, in Jesus’ times, saw and heard, and still had trouble trusting. What is trust but another word for faith. We are reminded in Luke 17:6 that only a small amount of faith is needed – the size of the tiny mustard seed. Faith brings us joy, as stated in Romans 5:1-2. Trust and faith in Jesus are what brings us into a right relationship with God. Throughout the Gospels Jesus reminds us that He was sent by God, and we are seeking God when we search out Jesus. Jesus is our guiding light even when we are faced with darkness. Why? John 1-5 (NLT): “The light shines in the darkness and the darkness can never extinguish it.” (bolded for emphasis) Prayer: Creator God, we all have issues with trust, but we are so grateful for the presence of Your Son Jesus. In those times of our unbelief, we are reminded that You are always with us (Mark 9:23-24). Your Son’s undying love for all mankind is the light of the world. Through the power of Your Holy Spirit, help us to be Christ’s light to all whom we encounter. In Your precious Son’s name. Amen. Debbie Babbage |
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