Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die; and whoever lives by believing in me will never die. Do you believe this?” – John 11:25-26
How can simply believing be so life-changing? What is it about faith that makes it so powerful? The answer is found not in what we do, but in who we trust. Faith transforms us because it connects us to Jesus, the living Savior who gives life to all who believe in Him.
Faith Comes in Many Forms
Faith means being confident in what we believe, but each person’s path to that confidence can look very different. Some discover faith by reading God’s Word and feeling His truth come alive in their hearts. Others find it through deep thought and study, or perhaps by hearing a powerful sermon or testimony. Still others may have experienced something that cannot be explained except by God’s hand.
No matter how we arrive, what truly matters is that we believe Jesus is the Son of God who died and rose again to forgive our sins. Faith isn’t about how we got there—it’s about who we believe in.
Faith Meets Us Where We Are
God doesn’t ask us to fit into a mold to receive faith. It isn’t reserved for scholars, nor is it withheld from the simple. We don’t need to be in a special place, say the perfect words, or perform a ritual. Faith is a personal encounter—God meeting us exactly where we are, giving us what we need most.
Jesus met fishermen on the shore and simply said, “Follow me.” He appeared to Paul in a brilliant light and offered Thomas the chance to touch His scars. Some people heard of His love and believed quietly, without any drama. From children to scholars, from lepers to rulers, God’s call to faith reached them all.
The Power of Believing
Faith is powerful because of the One in whom it rests. Jesus seeks us, finds us, and reveals Himself to us in ways perfectly suited to our lives. Whether in the midst of work, struggle, or stillness, His invitation remains the same: “Believe in me.”
He meets us where we are, but He never leaves us there. Through faith in Him, we are made new, filled with life that death cannot touch. Do you believe?