“Then Jesus said to him, “Unless you people see signs and wonders, you will by no means believe.” John 4:48
There was a nobleman living in Cana who had a son who was sick and close to death. He went to Jesus and implored Him to come to his home and heal his son.
The response from Jesus in the above verse is the biggest stumbling block to finding God. Most people have a hard time believing in something they cannot see. They need proof. Thomas, an apostle of Jesus, needed to touch the holes in Jesus hands to believe He was resurrected.
The core of a relationship with Jesus is built on faith. You have to believe in the invisible world of God. You can’t please God without faith. God calls things that don’t exist as if they did. This is how He created the world and all living things and how He healed the nobleman’s son.
The Pharisees who were the religious leaders in the time of Jesus asked Him for a sign. Jesus called them hypocrites and told them no sign would be given to them except the sign of Jonah.
Jonah was a symbol of faith. He spent three days inside a whale and then was delivered by God. Likewise, Jesus laid in a tomb for three days and then was resurrected by God.
You have to accept Jesus into your life by faith. Whatever your need, seek God out by faith and praise Him for His greatness and glory. If you come to Jesus and give up all, He will give you a “hundredfold” of His goodness in this life and the life to come. Your cup will overflow with the blessings of God.
The “hundredfold” is not just about money. It is about a synergy and balance of a deep and powerful oneness with God, genuine and rich relationships with family and friends, and a quality life inspired and directed by God.
The key to receiving the “hundredfold” is walking by steadfast faith and trusting in what you cannot see. Knock on God’s door with a believing heart and He will open the door and shower you with an abundant life! Persecutions will come but do not allow them to weaken your faith or interrupt your bond with God. Stand on the “hundredfold” promise of God.
The moral to the story is the nobleman’s son was healed by faith without any sign or wonder. This is how God desires to work in your life!
He keeps His promises!
Hal Hollister Ministry 