If You Believe

Jesus said to her, “Did I not say to you that if you would believe you would see the glory of God?” (John 11:40)

 

The glory of God is all around us, but it can only be seen with the eyes of faith — eyes fixed on Jesus. God's glory works on a level beyond our natural senses, and we will never truly appreciate all He is and all He does until we believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God. This belief is far beyond some intellectual assent to the historical or religious Jesus presented by men, but a complete surrender to the King of kings and Lord of lords revealed by the Father. Then, and only then, will we see the glory of God!

 

We can only see God's glory if we believe fully in the one He sent, and when we believe, He establishes His rule in our hearts. When we come to Him with every care, fear and doubt will be as far from us as east from west. The Lord is glorified when we take Him at His Word, and He rewards every step we take toward Him in faith. Herein is the fierce and unyielding simplicity of the Gospel; God's glory belongs to those who believe.

 

. . . the Lord will give grace and glory; no good thing will He withhold from those who walk uprightly. (Psalms 84:11)

 

Let's Pray - Father, my faith is centered on Jesus. He is the Word of God, and He is the only door to Your throne and Your glory. Please increase my faith, that I may see Your Glory, Your Son. Amen.