What Jesus Did! 'The Proof Is in the Doing' — John 8:30-32

Thursday, June 18, 2026

Then many who heard [Jesus] say these things [about always doing what pleases the Father] believed in him.

Jesus said to the people who believed in him, "You are truly my disciples if you remain faithful to my teachings. And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free."

— John 8:30-32 NLT

Key Thought

What is the secret to knowing the truth? Knowing what Jesus taught and how he lived, then doing it! It isn't in discovering a new idea, coming up with a new plan, or going in search of some lost mystery. Knowing the truth is found in living Jesus' teaching. The proof is in the doing!

Today's Prayer

Father, give me a heart to obey Jesus' teaching. Give me a heart to obey even when I don't fully understand the reason behind his teaching. Give me a heart to obey even when I don't feel I fully have the capability of pulling it off. I know that so many of the valuable lessons I have learned from you have come when I trusted and obeyed. Bless me now as I seek to put trust and obedience into practice more fully in my life. In Jesus' name. Amen.

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About This Devotional

What Jesus Did! is a series of one-year devotional guides through each gospel, using one short scripture passage each day and following the Gospel in sequential order. Each devotional consists of a scripture passage and a reflection and a prayer which open up the day's scripture and show how it challenges you to live for Jesus.

What Jesus Did! is written by Phil Ware and is available in book form.

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