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From that time on Jesus began to explain to his disciples that he must go to Jerusalem and suffer many things at the hands of the elders, the chief priests and the teachers of the law, and that he must be killed and on the third day be raised to life. (Matthew 16:21)
*Jesus informs His disciples that He will be raised to life on the third day. A reasonable person would think at least one of His disciples would be expecting Him on the third day. Unfortunately, His disciples did not believe.

Then, the same day at evening, being the first day of the week, when the doors were shut where the disciples were assembled, for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood in the midst, and said to them, “Peace be with you.” When He had said this, He showed them His hands and His side. Then the disciples were glad when they saw the Lord. (John 20:19, 20 NKJV)
*After three days when Jesus returned, the disciples did not become glad until they saw physical proof that the Man was actually Jesus. The disciples were walking by sight, not by faith.

How many times has this happened to us? We heard or read the Word of God regarding a certain promise we desire, however, we don’t become excited until we physically see the promise. We have to believe the Word of God (audible and written). If He said it, we should expect and be excited to receive our promise before it ever manifests. As long as we prayed according to His will, we can expect to physically receive our promises.

It’s time to believe God.

Inspired by Pastor Bill Winston