Daily Devotional
What Does it Mean to Believe ON Jesus?
“If you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. For with the heart one believes unto righteousness, and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. For the Scripture says, ‘Whoever believes on Him will not be put to shame.’”
Romans 10:9-11
September 8, 2024
Ponder This
When I was a pastor in Florida, I had a deacon friend who was a very wealthy man, but he wouldn’t fly on an airplane. This man had enough money he could buy a ticket anywhere in the world and never miss the money. He loved to travel, but he always drove. One day I said to him, “Brother, you should fly.” He said, “Intellectually, I know a plane can fly, but emotionally I just can’t get on it. I just can’t do it.” So, he drove everywhere he traveled.
But one day, he said, “I’m a grown man. Everybody else is flying. I am going to fly.” And he bought a ticket, got on an airplane, and buckled himself in. He made it, and now he flies everywhere. What was the difference? Before, he believed about an airplane; when he got on, he believed on the airplane. What does it mean to believe on the Lord Jesus Christ? It means commit yourself to Jesus Christ. Commit yourself to Him, by faith, and you’ll be saved. You supply the sinner; He supplies the Savior.
- Who are some people you are seeking to share Jesus with?
- What are some fears about faith you hear from others?
Practice This
Pray for a person with whom you have been trying to share your faith. Ask God to help that person believe on the Lord Jesus Christ.
FOR YOUR GIFT TO THE MINISTRY
Front Porch Moments by Gayle Foster
WITH KEY INSIGHTS FROM HER FATHER, ADRIAN ROGERS
I try to unplug each morning with Jesus with just my rocking chair, my Bible, and a pen.
Having a secret place is very important because I know that Jesus is always there waiting for me. I know where I can find Him! His presence is everywhere, but there are places where it is so thick you can cut it with a knife. You may not even have a front porch, but there is a secret place for you as well. God’s invitations are for anyone who will respond. There is no more important request than the one found in Psalm 27:8: “My heart has heard You say, ‘Come and talk with Me.’ And my heart responds, ‘Lord, I am coming.’”
