Believe.
22 The feast of the Dedication[a] was then taking place in Jerusalem. It was winter. 23 [b]And Jesus walked about in the temple area on the Portico of Solomon. 24 So the Jews gathered around him and said to him, “How long are you going to keep us in suspense?[c] If you are the Messiah, tell us plainly.” 25 Jesus answered them, “I told you[d] and you do not believe. The works I do in my Father’s name testify to me. 26 But you do not believe, because you are not among my sheep. 27 My sheep hear my voice; I know them, and they follow me. 28 I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish. No one can take them out of my hand. 29 My Father, who has given them to me, is greater than all,[e] and no one can take them out of the Father’s hand. 30 [f]The Father and I are one.”-John10:22-30
When a person's
heart is close, it is difficult to open. When a person believes in
something, no one or nothing can dissuade him/her from believing.
Jesus' actions and words are so obvious. Many saw Jesus make miracles
and extraordinary feats - healing incurable diseases, driving out
demons, miracles, teaching with authority, etc. And yet, despite the
obvious, the people do not want to believe. Today, there are still
many people who try to discredit Jesus. But a true sheep that truly
belongs to Jesus hears His voice, believes in Him even if others will
not, follows Him even if others will not. To whom do we belong - to
Jesus or to a godless world?
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