New grounds for believing

"You're about to be given new grounds for believing. Now let's go to him." John 11:15

These were Jesus' words to his disciples before he raised Lazarus from the dead. Even those walking with Jesus day after day were given extra reason to believe-"new grounds for believing."

The Christian life doesn't just bring about a conversion and nothing else. It's not just about being able to prove the death and resurrection of Jesus. Every day brings new grounds for believing. Or, at least it should.

Not every day, and probably never, will we see someone dead for 4 days brought back to life, but we will be given new grounds, ongoing reasons for continuing in the faith we have.

When I wrote this journal, back in 2006, I was reflecting on hearing the testimony of three new Salvation Army Soldiers (members) that bore witness to what God had done and was still doing in their lives. And, it coincided with the visit of Jeff Lucas who reminded us of the miracle of two 'old Salvos' - finally believing, finally getting it. After spending years in the Army the penny finally dropped. New grounds for believing.

Thank you God for the evidence of your presence, for reinforcing my faith and continuing to give new hope.