Very truly I tell you, whoever believesB)’> and they will do even greater things than these, because I am going to the Father. John 14:12
It seems there are always folks who make you seem small and insignificant. Their accomplishments dwarf your own. It may be their physical strength or mental ability or political power that seems so great. On Monday, Diana Nyad finally conquered the 110-mile passage from Cuba to Florida that had bedeviled her for 35 years. She had made numerous attempts to make the journey but failed each time. She finally made it at age 64. I made the mistake of saying, in front of my grandson, that I could never do that at the same age. Nicky pointed out he wasn’t sure I could swim across a swimming pool. Like I said there are always folks who put you in your place.
Jesus wasn’t like that. He promised greater things. There was only one condition, belief in Him. There was only one reason, because He was going to the Father. It’s great to have cheerleaders, folks who have faith in you and your ability to make a difference. It’s so much better to have Jesus who doesn’t just cheer you on, but empowers you to accomplish the great things He envisions for you.
He doesn’t care about swimming 110 miles, great physical, mental or political feats. His “greater things” are less visible, but so much more eternally significant. He doesn’t just give us one chance that we could miss. Daily He places the possibility of greater things before us. If we will just believe and have faith in His powerful place with the Father.
The greater thing He has for you today may seem very small. Don’t be fooled. What He has for us won’t get us in the news or, probably, any earthly reward. What He asks will make a difference for ever. There is no greater thing than that.
Be blessed and bless.
Nick
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