Scripture: John 6.  

OBSERVATION
(Key verses)

John 6:29 (NLT)

29 Jesus told them, “This is the only work God wants from you: Believe in the one he has sent.”

APPLICATION
(How Can I apply what God is saying here to my life today?)

Many sincere seekers for God are puzzled about what he wants them to do. The religions of the world are people’s attempts to answer this question. But Jesus’ reply is brief and simple: We must believe on him whom God has sent. Satisfying God does not come from the work we do, but from whom we believe. The first step involves accepting that Jesus is who he claims to be. All spiritual hope is built on this premise. Then, declare to Jesus, “You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God” (Matthew 16:16), and embark on a life of belief that is satisfying to your Creator. I believe that we are such a people of works, because that’s how we receive our rewards here on earth. Think about it, we go to work every day and we are rewarded by our pay, and sometimes by praise. We do things around the home with hopes that our spouse or children will notice and praise us for it. The only expectation from God to prove our faith in Him is that we believe, and continue to believe that Jesus is the Son of God and that He has the power and will to save us from our sins and give us eternal life filled with the presence of the Almighty God. For those who have not accepted Jesus as Lord of their life yet, please realize that God is waiting to answer your prayers and requests to Him. Believe on Him today and you will be saved, then your ‘Father’ will hear your prayers and answer you. Not sure how to do this? Try contacting your Bible Teaching Pastor, or feel free to drop me a note using the email address at the end and I will gladly pray with you and help direct you.

PRAYER
(What I will ask of God, in order for me to properly apply His Word to my life)

Father we have complicated so much of what you simplified for us in Your Word. Please help us to stay in Your Word so that we could be reminded of the simplicity of Your Word and obey it. Many times religions of this world have added so many conditions to the simple act of accepting You as our Lord and Savior. Please help us to always go to the Book when we need answers. Thank You for the simplicity of the Gospel! Lord, I believe, and I pray that all that may read this devotional may make this a day of decision for themselves as they simply believe in You and surrender their lives to Your powerful and wonderful will for their lives.

 

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