Daily Devotional
You Can Be Sure
“If we receive the witness of men, the witness of God is greater; for this is the witness of God which He has testified of His Son. He who believes in the Son of God has the witness in himself; he who does not believe God has made Him a liar, because he has not believed the testimony that God has given of His Son. And this is the testimony: that God has given us eternal life, and this life is in His Son.”
1 John 5:9-11
October 25, 2023
Ponder This
When you get on an airplane to fly, you’ve likely never seen that pilot and you’ve never examined that airplane, but you’ll trust them to fly across oceans and land. That’s faith. You live by faith every day of your life, and you put your faith in normal people. “If we receive the witness of men, the witness of God is greater.” Men can lie. The Holy Spirit is truth. The Holy Spirit witnesses to us. That’s the reason I’m never moved when a man says, “Well, I can’t believe.” He’s a liar. If you want to believe, the Holy Spirit will enable you to believe.
Suppose, Brother Bob and Brother Jim are arguing with me about apple pie. I have an apple pie, and I’ve just eaten a big slice of it. And Jim says, “I don’t believe there is any apple pie. It doesn’t even exist.” And Bob says, “Well, I believe it exists, but it’s no good.” Do you think those two guys are going to disturb me? See, I have the witness in myself. The Bible says, “Taste and see that the Lord is good” (Psalm 34:8a). One way to find out whether apple pie is good or not is to taste and see. That’s our job; invite people to taste and see.
- Why do we often find it easier to put faith in people instead of God?
- Where in your life do you want to grow deeper in your faith in God?
Practice This
Share with a confidant the area in which you want to grow deeper in your faith.
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.’”
