The word "believe" is found throughout the Bible 249 times. The fact that 98 of those instances reside within the Gospel of John underscores its paramount importance in our lives. John’s consistent encouragement to believe compels us to embrace a higher perspective that will allow us to see beyond our trials, knowing that ultimately, everything will end in hope and victory. 

Let us yearn for a legacy that speaks not of accomplishments or possessions, but of unwavering commitment to our convenental agreement with the Lord. When our stories are told, let the most defining thing that can be said of us simply be this: “They believed."