John 2:18-25
18 The Jews then responded to Him, “What sign can You show us to prove Your authority to do all this?”
19 Jesus answered them, “Destroy this temple, and I will raise it again in three days.”
20 They replied, “It has taken forty-six years to build this temple, and You are going to raise it in three days?”
21 But the temple He had spoken of was His body.
22 After 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.
23 Now while He was in Jerusalem at the Passover Festival, many people saw the signs He was performing and believed in His name.
24 But Jesus would not entrust Himself to them, for He knew all people.
25 He did not need any testimony about mankind, for He knew what was in each person.
In this passage, Jesus reveals the perfect balance between justice and grace. When the Jews questioned His authority after witnessing His miracles, Jesus responded, “Destroy this temple, and I will raise it again in three days.” This statement puzzled them, as they thought He was referring to the physical temple, but He was speaking about His body. Through His resurrection, Jesus established a new spiritual temple that not only fulfilled God’s will but also provided rest for all who seek to be near Him.
This mysterious promise was only fully understood by the disciples after Jesus’ resurrection. As Psalm 119:130 says, “The unfolding of Your words gives light.” Many times, when we read the Bible, we may not immediately understand its deeper meaning. However, as we grow in our relationship with the Lord, His words will enlighten us at the right moment, just like light that shines into our hearts. This reminds us to deeply treasure God’s word in our hearts, so that when we need it, we can receive His guidance.
The miracles Jesus performed led many to believe in His name, but this faith was not always genuine. Many believed because they witnessed miracles, but Jesus did not entrust Himself to them, as He knew that their faith was superficial. True faith is not just about verbal declarations; it is about deep trust and obedience from the heart. The Lord knows the hearts of all people.
Therefore, as Christians, we must ask ourselves: Is our faith based on miracles, or is it rooted in a real relationship with God? True faith is grounded in our daily walk with the Lord, and deepens through His word. When we have this rooted faith, we can truly experience the fullness and peace that God promises. Let us treasure God’s word in our hearts and keep a longing and trusting heart towards Him so that we can continue to walk further in our spiritual journey.
Comentarios