The Bottom Line, Ministries Christian News, Articles, & Poetry I do not have to see Him to believe in Him. The Holy Spirit is constantly guiding me, willing to be my source of comfort.
I was given comfort this week after I had an uncomfortable conversation with a friend who I adore. She told me I use God as a crutch. She said she understood people like me … we cannot face the reality of this world as it is. “People like you,” she said, “cannot stand the idea that there is nothing after we die.” I could not argue with that, I don’t like that idea. I could only sit there and steam.
It was a painful conversation and it was all I could do to keep my mouth shut and not burn the bridge as fast as I could.
The next day, I was sitting at my desk in frump, when a spontaneous thought bubbled up, so unlike my own, I recognized it immediately. It has taken me a long time to recognize His voice, but as time goes on, I know it by the wisdom it offers, the love it bestows, and it is patient when I am not. That’s how I know it is Him.
“Why are you mad? I want to be your crutch. I love you.”
In that very moment, I felt great love for my friend.
These precious moments I have with Him, I don’t deserve them, but I am so glad I have them … and His voice. I do not need to see Him to believe in Him. I know one day I will. That is good enough for me.
Thomas said to him, “My Lord and my God!” Then Jesus told him, “Because you have seen me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen me and yet have believed.” – John 20:28-29
Unfortunately, I think many believers have had that same uncomfortable conversation.
Isn’t it delightful when God delivers those nuggets of wisdom! We could choose to live a crippled life – but we have the joy of walking in Truth. That’s why we need to pray that God will speak to those friends’ hearts and they will choose walk with us.
Amen to that Melinda!