John taught the Jesus came to speak belief into us through our receiving of His message. Many believe because of good times and good fortune. Others believe because of miracles. Yet other believe because of a condition set.
I contend, as does Dr. Smith in chapel today, that belief is in you because of the Word of God in us! See John 15 for a context where belief is comprised. Is your belief based on signs or upon abiding in Christ's words?
In times of trouble, believe in Him. No matter the times, believe. In good and bad, believe. Our belief is not in me if it is circumstance oriented.
See 1 John for further clarification on belief. See John 3 to see how one man discovers the "new birth" of belief! Later we see this man burying the Man of Christ! He believed! It is a resurrection faith!
