Deity of Jesus: Proof for You and Me

So what’s keeping you from believing that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God? The Gospel of John was written so that we may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing in him, we will have life (John 20:31).

Because right thinking equals right behaviour, what a person believes about Jesus becomes the most important thing about that person. The reverse is also true: wrong thinking equals wrong behaviour.  If you do not believe that Jesus is God, then you will think you do not have to practice His teaching nor obey His commands. But if you believe that Jesus is God, then you will worship Him and will desire to know Him.

If you don’t believe that Jesus is both fully man and fully God as John clearly states, then I encourage you to continue reading this article.

Jesus has no equal. His life, teachings, death and resurrection prove beyond doubt that Jesus is the Son of Man and the Son of God. As proof that He is God, Jesus performed many miracles. In John 2:1-11, Jesus was invited to a wedding. When the wine ran out, His mother told Him about it. Jesus told the servants to fill some water jars with water, and then to take some and to present it to the master of the ceremonies. When the master of ceremonies tasted it, he exclaimed, “A host always serves the best wine first. When everyone has had a lot to drink, he brings out the less expensive wine. But you have kept the best until now!” Friends, Jesus turned the water into wine! This was His first miracle documented in the Gospels.

Do you want to experience God’s miracles in your life? You will notice in the story that Jesus was willing to attend a party. Through this account, the Bible reveals a different Jesus. Most of us think Jesus is always solemn and serious and that to be spiritual is to have nothing to do with laughter and fun. Jesus was in the world but not of the world. Sinners spent time with Jesus because He welcomed them. Yes, He spoke and ate with them, but He did not sin. Jesus made Himself available, even for sinners.

So, invite Jesus. He is always available for you. If Jesus made Himself available to attend a wedding party, He will show up in whatever situation you’re in if you ask Him to. Invite Jesus to be at the center of your life. Keep in mind, though, that just because Jesus is present does not mean you will not experience problems. In the story, the bridegroom ran out of wine. That was a cause of social embarrassment, and Jesus’ presence in the wedding did not prevent such things from occurring. But just like Mary did, we can also come to Him and present our concerns.

In the Old Testament, wine represented abundance and joy. Do you want joy and abundance in your life? Do you have situations in your life that you want to be changed into better? How about relationships with difficult people? Is there some sin in your life you have not been quite able to conquer? Has your family become dysfunctional? Do you need a miracle? Invite Jesus. Tell Him your concerns. Trust Him. And finally, obey Him.

So, what do you believe about Jesus? Take another look at that list again. This is the most important thing in your life, my friend. If you have come to believe that Jesus is God, and He is the Savior, invite Him into your life right now. Confess your sinfulness to Him. Trust that He died to take away your sins. By His grace and power, you can begin to live a life of obedience to Him. And ultimately, give all glory to Him: Jesus Christ, the Son of the living God!