When Doubt Needs to Leave

 N.T.# 737 "When Doubt Needs to Leave"

Feb. 17, 2026 

John 9-Part 3 

LET IT GLOW 

Has doubt attacked you lately? Do you struggle in believing Jesus is control? Is evil trying to knock you down and remove your faith? Hold on to the Faithful One, Jesus. Keep praying and reading God's Word. Send doubt walking, for it is of the devil.

Four times John quoted Jesus saying He is the Light of the world. After the Pharisees discussed the healing with the former blind man,

There were various opinions about Jesus:

• The Pharisees concluded Jesus was not of God because He does not keep the Sabbath rules as a Jew should. (verse 16) 
• Others argued that it was impossible for a sinner to perform miracles. Since Christ did perform a miracle, maybe He was not a sinner. 
• The former blind man considered Jesus a prophet. (verse 17)
• The guy's parents feared the Jews would put them out of the synagogue if they confessed Jesus was Christ. So they passed the buck on to their son who could now see. (verse 22)

It is an individual thing for one to believe Jesus is God's Son, the Savior and Messiah. Have you?

LET IT GROW 

The Pharisees wanted the healed man to give God the praise, for they knew Jesus was a sinner. They kept on trying to persuade the seeing man, over and over again, but he would not submit. He knew the Truth-Jesus.  

One thing I know, that, whereas I was blind, now I see. (verse 25)

Friend, can you say that once you were spiritually blind, but now you see? 

We may not have much knowledge of the Bible, but we know beyond the shadow of a doubt when we are saved. When we know Truth, Jesus, our life is changed. We must not doubt or give in to the doubters. 

LET IT GO

We know Your Word is Truth, for You are Truth, King Jesus.

Help us not back down when confronted with doubt.

Glory to God in the Highest. 

Challenges

N.T.#726 "Challenges"

Feb. 2, 2026 

John 7-Part 4 

LET IT GLOW

There was talk behind the scenes. The Pharisees were trying to get the officers to arrest Jesus, but there was no basis for that. Nicodemus brought to the attention of the Pharisees, being one of them, that they were violating the law in judging a man without hearing him. (verses 40-53)

The Pharisees claimed no prophet came out of Galilee. This revealed their ignorance of the Scriptures. Jonah, Nahum, Elijah, and Hosea came from Galilee. The Sanhedrin adjourned and everyone went home. (verse 53) We know the Pharisees would not quit until they killed the As a Pharisee, he Messiah. Jesus' hour was months away.

Nicodemus became a secret believer. As a Pharisee, he risked his reputation and high position, going to Jesus by night, as well as speaking up for Jesus indirectly. You will recall that after Jesus' death, Nic brought spices for His body. (19:39) That is the last time he is mentioned in Scriptures. 

While Jesus came to earth to die for the sins of the world, He had no suicide mission. He didn't seek the first available opportunity to be arrested. We must balance three primary issues: trust in god, danger from enemies, and dedication to mission. As the Lord walked among the lions in Jerusalem, He perfectly balanced all three. (Swindoll)

LET IT GROW

Are you having challenges because of your beliefs? Jesus faced challenges, too. Nothing occurs unless God permits it. Stay faithful at the task God has for you. Complete it. Endure whatever. Draw strength from the Lord. Cast your cares on Him, for He cares and loves for us.

Let us fervently pray, assess the danger, plan our approach, remain focused on the goal, seek to glorify God in all our actions, trust Him to accomplish His will, complete the task at hand without reluctance, and then retreat to safety at the right time. (Swindoll's Insights on John)

Sometimes staying is what the Lord wants us to do, endure. Sometimes it is time to leave. Seek God's will in your situation before either. Grace sustains, mercy endures.

LET IT GO 

Keep us near You, Precious Jesus.

Show us Your will, Your way.

Bread of Life

 N.T.#719 "Bread of Life"

 Jan. 22, 2026 

John 6-Part 5 

LET IT GLOW

Why did Jesus come to earth? In verse 38, Jesus explains that He came to do the Father's will-provide salvation. 

What are some things Jesus taught the people?

• A person cannot fall from grace. Everlasting life guarantees security because this is the Father's will. No one will be lost.  (verse 39)
• Everyone which seeth the Son, and believeth on Him, may have everlasting life: and will be raised up in the last day. (verse 40)
• The Jews knew Jesus from His childhood, yet He expects them to believe He is the Son of God sent from heaven. (verse 42)
• No one came come to Jesus except the Father draw them. (verse 44)
• Salvation is impossible apart from hearing the Word of God. (verse 45)

Has God drawn you to Jesus for salvation? Answer the call today.

LET IT GLOW

Jesus made two "I am" statements:

I am that bread of life. (verse 48)

I am the Living Bread which came down from heaven.  (verse 51)

Jesus was speaking of the sacrifice of His body (His life) on the cross for the sins of the world. Those who trust in Jesus as the atoning sacrifice for their sins will receive eternal life. 

We must receive Jesus, trust Him, believe Him, have faith in Him, partake of Him. (Tony Evans)

Jesus is our spiritual life. Is He yours?

LET IT GO

Be our sustance, Jesus, our Bread of Life, for our soul is hungry.