John 14:19–21

“A little while longer and the world will see Me no more, but you will see Me. Because I live, you will live also. At that day you will know that I am in My Father, and you in Me, and I in you. He who has My commandments and keeps them, it is he who loves Me. And he who loves Me will be loved by My Father, and I will love him and manifest Myself to him.”

This wraps up Jesus’s point and gives us a thrilling conclusion—one that some of us undervalue. At that day you will know that I am in My Father, and you in Me, and I in you.

The most peaceful feeling in the world is certainty. The greatest peaceful feeling is certainty about God.

We see, and feel, samples of this when we are sure of a decision. We pray, and sometimes the pieces all fall into place, or we get a clear sign, or some doors open and others close. Then we know what God wants us to do. Even when the result is not what we hoped for, the peace of being sure is comforting.

Here, Jesus says that they can be sure the gospel is true, “Because I live.”

That’s how we can be sure too.

Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. — Hebrews 11:1 (NIV, 1985 edition)

Many Christians don’t act like they’re sure. They’re cowed by the forces arrayed against the gospel. Instead of explaining their beliefs, they make excuses. Could this be why churches are failing all across America?

There is great benefit to studying the evidence of the resurrection, and not just so you can explain it to others. Knowing the facts behind our faith brings peace, even if some of the facts are stomach-turning. This DEEP series walks through the essential facts in a logical order:

 https://www.ailbe.org/resources/item/14728-faith-in-what

When we’re confident in our beliefs, we’ll act confident.

For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes, for the Jew first and also for the Greek. — Romans 1:16

We need a revival in America, but not a revival in numbers—a revival of faith. There’s no substitute for hard work here; we need to do our homework.

If you’re reading this devotional, then you’re already serious about studying God’s word. That pays off.

and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. — Philippians 4:7

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Except as indicated, Scripture taken from the New King James Version. © Copyright 1982 by Thomas Nelson, Inc. Used by permission. All rights reserved. ESV stands for the English Standard Version. © Copyright 2001 by Crossway. Used by permission. All rights reserved. NIV stands for The Holy Bible, New International Version®. © Copyright 1973 by International Bible Society. Used by permission. All rights reserved. KJV stands for the King James Version.