The Value of Discovery

The historical records and the eyewitness evidence helped us to discover the truth that Jesus is God. But so what?

     Compare being faced with two problems: a terminal illness and a math equation. Discovering the truth about Jesus is like finding the cure for the terminal illness. Unlike the math answer, we would never be content merely to discover the cure. We would make it our highest priority to apply the cure to our illness. The value of discovering the truth about Jesus is in applying it to our life situation.

     The Bible says that "all have sinned" (Romans 3:23) and further that "the wages of sin is death" (Romans 6:23a). We all have a terminal spiritual illness within us that will-sooner or later-take our life. But Jesus said, "I am the resurrection and the life; he who believes in Me will live even if he dies…" (John 11:25). Discovering the truth about Jesus is realizing that a loving God has provided the cure that replaces despair with hope. The Bible says, "For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life" (John 3:16, NIV).

     Remember, though, that the value of the discovery is in applying it. To be healed from a terminal physical illness, we must trust ourselves to the doctor who administers the cure. Likewise, we submit ourselves to God, the Great Physician, as described in the Bible:

"...if you confess with your mouth Jesus as Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved" (Romans 10:9).

     Unlike costly medicine, the cure God offers us is absolutely free. The Bible says, "...the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord" (Romans 6:23b). That's the truth about Jesus!

We invite you to experience the power of resurrection life that Jesus promised. The Bible says that "as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God" (John 1:12). Let the truth about Jesus give you a future and a hope. Talk to God right now with a simple prayer like this one:

Dear God,
     Having discovered the truth about Jesus, I want to experience the miracle of new life that He came to give. I believe that Jesus is Lord, and that You raised Him from the dead. I confess my sin that has separated me from You and turn from it. Thank You for forgiving me, and for Your promise of eternal life in heaven with You when I die. I want to follow You in obedience through the guidance of Your Word.
Amen.