Seeing is Believing???

In a “seeing is believing culture”, where more and more--even seeing is not believing because of all the creations and distortions technology provides, the idea of believing in an ancient historical person and banking one’s whole life on His identity and teaching seems farther than many want to fetch.

Jesus told him (Thomas), “Is it because you’ve seen me that you have believed? How blessed are those who have never seen me and yet have believed!” John 20:29

Nevertheless, Jesus’ words to Thomas apply to the millions who have lived since then, and Peter’s words to his contemporaries who had not personally seen Jesus are certainly affirmed by the millions who have lived since then who have opened themselves to the Spirit of God through placing their faith in Christ Jesus.

“Though you have not seen him, you love him. And even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and rejoice with an indescribable and glorious joy,” 1 Peter 1:8

And Christ’s words of promised blessing to all who would hunger and thirst for what is right and true are still good today, and countless people all over the world are experiencing it.

How blessed are those who are hungry and thirsty for righteousness, because it is they who will be satisfied! Matthew 5:6

We began talking Sunday, November 30, about loving God.  Since God is love, and made the first huge move toward us, the discussion inevitably begins with considering God’s audacious demonstration of love toward human rebels by paying the full price for our ransom and adoption.  When that kind of love is acknowledged it is hard to resist.  

And when we receive His love, it not only fills—but overflows our human heart.  That’s His plan—to flood the earth with His boundless, unconditional, soul-satisfying love.  Are you taking it in?  Are you letting it pour out?  Like a reservoir, the more we pour out, the more we can take in.  Ask God to show you more about how to experience His love and share it with others.  It’s the best blessing a human can have, and it’s God’s plan for each of us!  Let's not miss out!