If you’ve ever wondered why believing sometimes feels harder than it should, you’re not alone. Many people quietly ask if it truly takes a miracle to believe in Jesus. Today’s short but meaningful Bible lesson helps us see how God builds faith — sometimes through miracles, and sometimes through simple trust.
Faith, Sight, and the Question We All Ask
We live in a world that loves proof. We want evidence, signs, and guarantees. Because of that, it can feel like we need a “miracle to believe” before taking the first step of faith. Yet the Bible reminds us of something different. Scripture teaches, “we walk by faith; not by sight.” This simple truth helps guide us when we’re searching for how to believe in Jesus in a noisy, uncertain world.
In the Old Testament, God often used miracles to get the attention of His people. The book of Exodus gives us a powerful example. When Moses went before Pharaoh, God allowed him to perform miraculous signs so that Israel and Egypt would know He was the one true God.
“Then the Lord said to Moses, ‘See, I have made you like God to Pharaoh…’” (Exodus 7:1)
These signs were important for that time. But they point us toward something even greater that would come later — Jesus Himself.
Does It Take a Miracle to Believe in Jesus?
Some people still feel they need a dramatic encounter to believe. But Jesus taught that faith grows through hearing the Word. The miracles we read about in Exodus 7 happened long before Christ came to offer salvation through grace. Today, our belief rests not on visible signs but on the truth of Scripture and the leading of the Holy Spirit.
And when we do see stories of changed lives — like Saul becoming Paul — they remind us that God still transforms hearts. You can read more about that transformation here.
Why Faith Still Matters Today
We don’t need a burning bush or parted sea to trust God. He has already given us His Word, His promises, and the example of Jesus. If you’re wondering “how to believe in Jesus” in a personal and meaningful way, start with small steps: prayer, Scripture reading, and staying connected to a faith community.
“So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.” (Romans 10:17)
You can explore more Bible lessons on Making Christ Known if you’d like to continue your study, or read an encouraging reminder about following Christ at any age here.
Lessons from Exodus and Beyond
Whether you’re studying a Genesis 7 Bible lesson or reading through the Gospels, you’ll notice a pattern: God meets us where we are. Sometimes through miracles, sometimes through quiet moments of faith.
Belief is not about seeing something spectacular. It’s about trusting the One who already performed the greatest miracle — raising Jesus from the dead so that we may have new life.
And that’s a miracle we can believe in.
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