How Do You Know? John 10:22-11:16

One of the children asked years ago, “Mom, how do you know Jesus is who he says he is?” My answer at the time wasn’t deep. “I just know. The Bible says so and I believe it.” That was a good enough answer for the child. (Ahh… Life was so simple then! )

This morning’s passage raises the question again. The Jews demanded, “If you are the Messiah, tell us plainly,” and Jesus answered, “I have already told you…” His miracles speak for him. The weight of prophecy fulfilled testifies on his behalf. And he says, clearly, “The Father and I are one.”

How do you know Jesus is the miracle-working, prophecy-fulfilling, Messiah? If someone asked you today, how would you answer? Have you witnessed miracles? Believed what others have told you? Believed the testimony of your own changed heart?

Jesus told the Jews, “But you don’t believe me because you are not my sheep.” Did you hear the Shepherd's voice and sense your own “sheepness”? What made you decide to believe?

Or maybe you are asking the question this morning—How can I be sure? What will it take for him to prove himself to you? What will it take for you to believe? What more can he say? What more can he do?

How do I know Jesus is who he says he is—my God, my Shepherd, my Messiah? He tells me so and I choose to believe him. It’s that simple. Ahh...

"I need no other argument, I need no other plea;
It is enough that Jesus died, And that He died for me."

"No Other Plea" by Lidie H. Edmunds