Thursday, February 17, 2011

God's Word Alone is Sufficient to Believe

Sometimes people are like Pharisees, they demand for God to show them proof that He exists and that He is really who He says He is. Sometimes well-meaning Christians get caught up in seeking signs from God so they will know what to do and where to go. It is good to seek God but not to seek to control Him. I would go as far as to say don't seek signs from God, simply take Him at His Word. God's Word alone is sufficient to believe.

When it comes to processing life you are either suspicious, gullible or discerning. If you are suspicious you will question everything; if gullible you will accept everything; if discerning you will reject everything but truth. There are other options. The deceived believe lies. The superstitious have to have everything confirmed by some sign. God has given all the signs/evidence/truth you need and they are found in His Word. Go there more often than anything, couple it with prayer, such as "open my eyes that I may see wonderful things in your word." (Ps. 119:18) and you will see God do miraculous things. His plan will unfold right before your eyes and even before you ask. You won't feel the desire to ask God to do something so you know He's there. You will see, know, experience that Jesus is the power and wisdom of God and the Word of God is sufficient evidence to believe.

By the way, if you still feel like you need a sign, some attesting miracle beyond what you have already witnessed, in order to believe, see what Jesus said to the Pharisees in Matthew 10:38-42. He has given us the sign of the cross displaying the matchless wisdom and resurrection power of God. All is well and will be well because of Jesus.

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