Acts 19:1-8 / John 16:29-33
We may have heard of this saying "put your money where your mouth is".
It is an informal way of saying to take action to support one's statements or opinions.
So if we say that we believe in something, it means that we are convinced and have that conviction.
And we will have to stand by that conviction when our belief is put to the test.
In the gospel, the disciples said to Jesus that they believe that He came from God. They thought that they had finally got it and that they saw everything clearly.
But Jesus thought otherwise. In fact He answered them: Do you believe at last?
And as Jesus predicted, they will be scattered, each going his own way and leaving Jesus alone.
As it is, any belief or conviction will eventually be put to the test. And the result would be clear.
And if our belief in Jesus is anything to go by, then Jesus is telling us that for our belief, we will have to face our troubles for it.
But let us pray for the strength from the Holy Spirit to live up to our belief. By our convictions, Jesus will conquer the world.