A Call to Believe and Live

Sunday, December 21

John 8:24 (NKJV)

“Therefore I said to you that you will die in your sins; for if you do not believe that I am He, you will die in your sins.”

Devotion

Jesus spoke these words with clarity and purpose. He was revealing the truth so that people could choose life. As the Son of God and a prophet, He understood eternity and God’s original plan for humanity. People were created for fellowship with God, not for separation from Him. From the beginning, God desired a relationship with mankind, filled with life, peace, and purpose.

Jesus knew that belief in Him was the doorway back to that relationship. When He said, “I am He,” He was declaring that He is the promised Savior, the One sent to restore what had been broken by sin. His message was not meant to discourage, but to guide people toward hope and salvation.

Faith in Jesus is not about fear; it is about trust. When we believe in Him, we receive forgiveness, renewal, and a new direction for our lives. Through Jesus, people are brought back into God’s family and into the life they were designed to live. His words point us toward freedom, not loss. Jesus came so that no one would remain separated from God. His life, death, and resurrection opened the way for all who believe to receive eternal life. Belief is a response to love, not pressure; it is an invitation to walk with God now and forever.

Today's Prayer

Dear Heavenly Father,

Open my heart to truly believe in You—not just in words, but in the way I live each day. Help me to see Your truth clearly and trust that following You leads to life, peace, and purpose. Keep me from turning away in doubt or fear, and guide me to walk fully in the freedom and hope You offer. Thank You for calling me into Your family and giving me a life that reflects Your love. In the Name of Jesus, I pray. Amen.

Apply It Today

If you have not yet made a personal decision to believe in Jesus, respond to His invitation by acknowledging Him as Savior and committing to walk in His ways. For those who already believe, consider ways to actively live out your faith—through prayer, sharing the gospel, or showing God’s love to others—so that your belief translates into life that reflects His presence.

Resources

• When you believe Jesus is the way to salvation and ask Him to forgive your sins, His love will never leave you. If you haven’t prayed a prayer of confession yet, let’s do that now.

• Join us for worship this morning, and celebrate the wonder of Christmas with us at our Candlelight Christmas Eve Service this week! Experience the joy, hope, and peace of the season together with our Free Chapel Family. For all the details, visit  freechapel.org/events