The second half of John 8 is spoken to the Jews who believed in Jesus. But when you read it, you get the impression that their belief was weak. It would seem that they didn’t like to believe when Jesus spoke to their sin.
It’s hard, as a Christian who tries to give his all to Christ, to hear of others who claim to have a faith but deny Him if He hurts their pride. To watch people have such a wishy-washy faith in the One who died for them, who suffered for them, who became a man for them. It’s unreal how unthankful people can be.
But then I’ m reminded of my own struggles. Sometimes I’m faced with a situation that requires I be humbled if I’m to follow Christ. And sometimes I don’t give up my pride like I should.
It’s never an intentional thing when I forsake Him. But that’s just it… I should always intentionally follow Him. I should have nothing less than a fully intentional, moment-by-moment, living for Him faith.
The Holy Spirit convicts His people when they walk in sin. When I’ve been convicted and rebuked for my forsaking Him I have two choices… I can swallow my pride and address the situation, or I can go on living in my pride.
My belief will not be limited to one who will flatter me, it is only placed in He who has the words of life!
Writing for Christ! 