I know Jesus still changes the ordinary, like when He turned water into wine.

I know Jesus still brings healing, like when He told the man with the withered hand to stretch out his hand.

I know Jesus still calls the lost, like when He said to Matthew, “Follow me.”

I know Jesus is still saying, “Follow me.”

I know Jesus still speaks the truth, just like the Sermon on the Mount. 

I know Jesus still feeds the hungry, like He did the 5,000.

I know Jesus still creates a way forward, like when He said to the thief on the cross, “Today you’ll be with me in paradise.” 

I know Jesus still opens eyes, like when He rubbed mud on the blind man’s eyes and opened them wide. 

I know Jesus still calms the storms, like when He spoke, “Peace be still” and the storm was still.

I know Jesus is still saying, “Peace be still.”

I know Jesus still does miracles, like the ones in Capernaum and Galilee and Judea.

I know Jesus still turns hearts to God, like Saul and Zacchaeus and Peter. 

I know Jesus still forgives sins, like He did the paralytic man. 

I know Jesus still breaks bread and pours wine, just like the night He was betrayed.

I know Jesus still spreads hope, just like He did with every word He spoke. 

I know Jesus still invites us to come and see and rest and fully live and believe, just like He did day after day after day. 

I know Jesus still loves and knows me, just like He still loves and knows you.

About the Author

Tanner Olson is an author, poet, speaker, and podcaster living in Nashville, Tennessee.

He is the author of I’m All Over the Place, As You Go, Walk A Little Slower, and Continue: Poems and Prayers of Hope.

You can find Tanner Olson’s books on Amazon.

His podcast is The Walk A Little Slower Podcast with Tanner Olson and can be found wherever you listen to podcasts.

Tanner Olson travels around the country sharing poetry, telling stories, and delivering messages of hope.

You can follow Tanner Olson on Instagram (@writtentospeak) and Facebook where you’ll daily find encouraging words of faith and hope.