Believe

Jesus told them, “This is the only work God wants from you: Believe in the one he has sent.” [John 6.29]

Hmmm. How complicated is that? Evidently, it is very difficult.

As I read this narrative between Jesus and the people in John 6 today, I found it difficult to comprehend the flow of the conversation. It seemed the conversation was "scattered" in its direction. However, this one statement by Jesus (above) really stuck out to me relative to where I am in my daily walk.

I've been concentrating lately on what it is that pleases God. And I have concluded that faith is at the core of what pleases God. Jesus' words today in John 6.29 only further confirm this.

But will I believe? Will I really believe? And when I fail to believe, will I take responsibility for my own shortcoming and strive to overcome it, or will I concoct some sort of intelligent-sounding theological excuse having become complacent in that condition of unbelief?

Father, thank You for Jesus. I know that what I say is only worth what I do. Let my life reflect genuine faith...