“Now Jesus performed many other miraculous signs in the presence of the disciples, which are not recorded in this book. But these are recorded so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.” —John 20:30–31
In our verses for today John notes that there were other signs performed by our Lord Jesus not recorded in his Gospel. It wasn’t that there wasn’t enough evidence of our Lord’s miracles and of His resurrection—indeed, there were plenty of proofs. But the author who wrote regarding Christ’s resurrection provided sufficient evidence that one stands on solid ground in believing on a risen Savior. John wrote with the intention of confirming our faith.
Indeed, the authors of the scripture, guided by the Holy Spirit, gave their accounts without any view of temporal benefit to themselves. Their goal was to establish the faith of their readers—bringing people to Christ and to heaven.
John was zealous for those in his sphere of influence to believe in the risen Savior—it was of utmost importance to him.
“And the person who saw it has testified (and his testimony is true, and he knows that he is telling the truth), so that you also may believe.” —John 19:35
In like manner, the Apostle Paul burned with passion for the salvation of souls, particularly for his brothers, the Israelites. He writes in Romans:
“I am telling the truth in Christ (I am not lying!), for my conscience assures me in the Holy Spirit—I have great sorrow and unceasing anguish in my heart. For I could wish that I myself were accursed—cut off from Christ—for the sake of my people, my fellow countrymen, who are Israelites. To them belong the adoption as sons, the glory, the covenants, the giving of the law, the temple worship, and the promises. To them belong the patriarchs, and from them, by human descent, came the Christ, who is God over all, blessed forever! Amen.” —Romans 9:1–5
“Brothers and sisters, my heart’s desire and prayer to God on behalf of my fellow Israelites is for their salvation.” —Romans 10:1
The Lord’s first disciples were confident in what their eyes had seen and their ears had heard—propelling them to tell others of a saving faith and life in Christ.
Become More
We are to tell others about our life in Christ! We are not simply to live as unto ourselves but for the good of those God strategically places in our paths. They are not there by chance. We have life-saving news for every person we meet: God richly blesses all who call on Him in faith! We are to speak it and live it.
“How are they to call on one they have not believed in? And how are they to believe in one they have not heard of? And how are they to hear without someone preaching to them? And how are they to preach unless they are sent? As it is written, ‘How timely is the arrival of those who proclaim the good news.’” —Romans 10:14–15
We have life in abundance when we walk as Jesus walked—when we manifest His character through the Holy Spirit’s power. This truth greatly affects our here and now. This changes everything when we grab hold and apply the truth that we are to walk as Jesus did. Freedom, peace, joy, satisfaction, and fulfillment—indeed, every promise in Scripture is a “Yes” in Christ.
Further Reflection
“The man who has God for his treasure has all things in one.” —A. W. Tozer