Presence Over Proof

"Believe me that I am in the Father and the Father is in me, or else believe on account of the works themselves." – John 14:11
 
There is a deep human instinct to want everything to make sense before we commit. We want certainty. We want proof. But Jesus didn’t say, “Understand me and then believe.” He said, “Believe in me.” That distinction is everything. Belief isn’t built on perfect clarity. It’s built on trust in a person who is present, even when you still have questions.
 
In John 14, Jesus is speaking to disciples who are confused and afraid. They’ve followed Him, but now He’s talking about going somewhere they can’t follow yet. He tells them not to let their hearts be troubled, but their minds still are. They want explanation. Jesus offers presence.
 
We live in a world that tells you to wait until you have it all figured out. Jesus tells you to follow even when you don’t. Not because it’s blind faith, but because He’s proven trustworthy. You’ve already seen Him move. You’ve already heard His words. You may not understand everything, but you’ve seen enough to keep going.
 
If you wait for everything to make perfect sense before you take the next step, you’ll never move. Faith is not about getting all your questions answered. It’s about choosing to trust the one who’s already been faithful. Jesus never promised to give you a map. He promised to give you Himself.
 
When doubt creeps in and clarity feels distant, remember what you’ve already seen. Remember the peace, the provision, the moments when you knew He was near. Let those be enough to keep walking. He’s not asking for perfect understanding. He’s asking for your trust. And when you give it, you’ll find that presence is far better than proof.