Imagine you were an astronaut. You’ve been to outer space and back. You even lived on the International Space Station for a little while. You’ve had years of training, and you also have some fascinating stories to tell.

Now imagine being invited to speak at a gathering and answer questions about your experiences. When you arrive however, none of the people actually believe you are an astronaut. They say, “She seems like a lovely woman, but an astronaut? I don’t think so.” Every time you try to answer a question about space travel, you get patronizing chuckles and rolled eyes.

Would you stick around? Or would you leave, maybe go someplace where people knew you and believed?

“Whoever confesses that Jesus is the Son of God — God remains in him and he in God.” ‭‭(1 John‬ ‭4‬:‭15,‬ ‭CSB)‬‬

God won’t stick around with me either if I keep calling Him a liar. He sent His precious Son, Jesus, to save me. If I don’t believe His story, why would He stay? He’s outta there if I say, “Jesus seems like a nice guy and all. He was a prophet and taught some lovely things. But God’s Son? Sent to die as an atoning sacrifice for me? Nah!”

God won’t stay where He’s not welcome. Calling Him a liar is a sure way to see Him to the door.

Dear God,

Thank you for sending your Son Jesus to save me from sin and death. Please come and make your home with me.