Many Believed In Jesus

-April 8, 2022-

Good morning, happy Friday,

“Then many came to Him and said, ‘John performed no sign, but all the things that John spoke about this Man were true.’ And many believed in Him there.”

(John 10:41-42).

There were those who rejected Jesus, mostly among the chief priests, scribes, and Pharisees; but among the common people of the day, many believed in Him. This is why the Jewish leaders wanted to silence and eliminate Jesus. Jesus came to die on the cross for all people to save us from our sins.

John the Baptist pointed people to follow Jesus as the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world. Multitudes of people followed Him everywhere, listening to His words, witnessing His miracles of healing, and focusing on His signs and wonders. There were even those who wanted to make Him king. Sadly, at the time of His crucifixion, the voices of rejection were heard very loudly, “Crucify Him, crucify Him.”

There are five references that state this phrase: “Many believed in Him.” We find these words in John 2:23; John 8:30; John 10:42; John 12:42; and Acts 9:42. The Apostle John’s main purpose for writing his gospel is clearly shown in John 20:30-31, “And truly Jesus did many other signs in the presence of His disciples, which are not written in this book; but these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that believing you may have life in His name.”

Of course there were those who believed because they saw the signs or heard His words. Jesus knew the hearts of men. In John 2:23-24, it says, “Now when He was in Jerusalem at the Passover, during the feast, many believed in His name when they saw the signs which He did. But Jesus did not commit Himself to them, because He knew all men, and had no need that anyone should testify of man, for He knew what was in man.” Jesus knows the hearts of people, and who sincerely believes in Him and who does not.

When Philip witnessed to the Ethiopian eunuch in Acts 8:26-39, the eunuch seeing water, asked Phillip, “…’See, here is water. What hinders me from being baptized.’ Then Philip answered and said, ‘If you believe with all your heart, you may (Acts 8:36-37).’” To be saved one must repent and confess, believe and receive. John 1:12 says, “But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, to those who believe in His name.”

Have you believed in Jesus? Have you received Him? Are you born again? There are plenty of people who profess to know Him, but in actuality they have not. They may even attend church, and say the right words but in their hearts they do not know Him. True faith results in a changed life and produces action.

Have a blessed day believing and living out your faith in full commitment to the authority and power of our Savior. Stay safe and healthy.

In His name,

Dean