“They began reasoning among themselves, saying, ‘If we say, “From heaven,” He will say, “Then why did you not believe him?”’” (Mark 11:31)

We have been gifted the ability to trust or distrust, exercise faith in a person or not, and even believe or disbelieve some declaration. Those testing Jesus’s authority had already actively distrusted John the Baptist’s message concerning Jesus. Now, they were trying to have reason to distrust Jesus himself. In effect, Jesus said, “I trust I am from God. John’s proclamation concerning Me is My authority for you to trust Me.” Wow! John was Jesus’s earthly credentials apart from the miracles themselves.

Jesus is the Christ, look no further.

Thank You, Lord Jesus; I have my eye singled on You as Father’s precious Gift of Grace given to me and the whole world.