When Jesus was about to go to the Father, He spoke to His disciples in John 14:23. He said
Most assuredly, I say to you, he who believes in Me, the works I do he will also do: and greater works he will do, because I go to the Father.
As individuals, we can't really do more than Jesus did as He had the Spirit without measure, we are not more powerful than Jesus. But, as the body of Christ, we have the opportunity reach and help more people than Jesus and His disciples were able to during their time on earth.
Jesus performed many miracles during His three years of ministry. more than could be counted. Many people remember his miracles, but we do not always stop and think about the importance of His teachings.
Jesus came to bring us life, life more abundantly. He came so that we might come to know the Father, that though Him, we might have forgiveness of sins and eternal life. Jesus came to reveal God to us. Most importantly of all He came to bring us salvation, the greatest miracle of all.
The devil comes to kill steal and destroy. (John 10:10) He does everything he can to keep us from the knowledge of the truth. He will do everything he can to prevent us from hearing and receiving the message of salivation. The devil blinds the minds of the lost, for the message of the cross if foolish to those who are perishing, (1 Cor 1:18)
As Christians, we endeavor to become more like Christ. We want to grow in the fruits of the Spirit and be more like Jesus. It is great to want to do that, but we must not forget the great commission. Jesus sent out His disciples to spread the Gospel, and that's exactly what we should be doing.
Think about how you came to Christ. I know that I may not be here today if someone hadn't spent a little time sharing the good news with me and praying for me.
So often, we fail to take up the opportunities that are before us to tell someone about Christ. We let them p[ass by. Our lights should not only shine by the examples we lead, they should shine to give direction, leading people to Christ.
Jesus was in the miracle making business and we can be too, the greatest miracle of all - salvation of the lost. You too can be part of the greatest miracle of all.
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