Belief After the Fact

John 2:22
22After he was raised from the dead, his disciples recalled what he had said. Then they believed the Scripture and the words that Jesus had spoken.

Jesus was in the temple and he was so angry because it was nearly Passover and he found men selling goods and tables where they exchanged money. The men were robbing the people because they were charging interest and the fact that they did within the temple courts caused Jesus to turn over their tables and strike them with whips. It's the only time you see Jesus get outraged but it was in regard for what? God's temple. Jesus was not void of emotion at all. Actually, He, like our Heavenly Father, has plenty of emotion. But what upset the Jews was Jesus response when they asked by what authority did he destroy their little market. He said "Destroy this temple and I will raise it again in three days." The Jews were beside themselves with anger but had no idea Jesus was talking about what they would do to Him a few years later. It would be then they would understand His authority. The disciples didn't get either until after Jesus came back to see them after His resurrection. Like the disciples, many don't believe things until after they have taken place. The saying, "hindsight is 20/20" is most appropriate. When Jesus tells you something is going to take place do you have belief after the fact like the disciples? Do  you misunderstand like the Jews? Has Jesus told you something before about you, your life or someone you think you know and you didn't believe until after something major happened? Belief after the fact usually brings one to a place of humility because the lack of belief is what caused you to go your own way. It's different if Jesus tells you something and you're not connecting the dots because He's speaking to you in riddles. Jesus has done this since His ministry began. Even dreams revealed in the Old Testament were in riddles and they still are. Belief after the fact causes you to focus where Jesus wants you to focus from that point forward. Have you had a belief after the fact moment? It's okay. Even the disciples had it. Yes, It may come with hiccups for you but nothing is too hard for God.

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