Believing In Jesus Is The Best Therapy | John 14:1

Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me. — John 14:1 If you are seeking personal therapy today, I am about to save you thousands of dollars on counseling and medication. These words spoken by Jesus are among the most therapeutic words in the Bible. In fact, they are not only therapeutic but also pre-therapeutic and a real solution to every issue you will ever face in this life. When Jesus speaks these words, he knows that they don't understand what's happening to him or what's about to happen to them. They don't see his impending betrayal, arrest, flogging, crucifixion, and death that are moments away. They don't see how this is going to affect them. But Jesus sees it all. And because he does, he gives them a preemptive solution for every anxiety, trouble, and concern they will encounter in a single word — believe. Now, most followers don't fully understand the weight and implications of this word. They simply pass over it and thus minimize the meaning. Believing in Jesus is not a passing intellectual assent. It's a moment-by-moment, all-in trust in God. With it comes an emotional, mental, and physical surrender, which is exhibited by active obedience to Jesus's teachings. And it has this future-focused assurance in the promises of Jesus in Scripture even when present answers are currently out of reach. So this word and statement by Jesus is not a casual passing moment. It's a charge in light of all that is about to happen to him and them. So today, if your heart is troubled, believe. Believe by surrendering less to the issues at the moment that are troubling you and surrender to the person of Jesus. Believe by focusing on a teaching in Scripture and the required act of obedience that goes with it, even when it does not make sense. Believe by having a future-focused assurance that relief is on the way, whether that be in the present or the future. And if you do this, you will know more fully what it really means to believe and you will be numbered with those who genuinely believe. ASK THIS: 1. How can I deepen my understanding of what it truly means to "believe" in God and Jesus beyond mere intellectual assent, and how can I actively incorporate this belief into my daily life? 2. In times of trouble and uncertainty, am I quick to turn to Jesus and surrender my worries to Him, trusting in His promises and assurance for the future? If not, what steps can I take to strengthen my faith and reliance on Him during challenging moments? DO THIS: Believe and save yourself some money and time. PRAY THIS: Dear Lord, in the midst of life's challenges and uncertainties, I pray for the strength to wholeheartedly believe in You and Your promises, finding comfort, peace, and guidance in your unfailing love. Help me surrender my worries and trust in Your divine plan, knowing that You are always with me. Amen. PLAY THIS: This Too Shall Pass. Check out other all Vince Miller's videos and audios for small groups at: https://beresolute.org/ Get Vince's most widely read resources The Daily Devotional at: https://beresolute.org/mdd Check out more ALL IN products like the one Vince is wearing at: https://beresolute.org/product-category/all-in-hats/ ____________________________________________________________________________________ Connect with Vince socially: FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/millervince INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/vinceleemiller LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vincemiller TWITTER: https://twitter.com/vinceleemiller