Greater Works Than These….
“Most assuredly, I say to you, he who believes in Me, the works that I do he will do also; and greater works than these he will do, because I go to My Father. And whatever you ask in My Name, that I will do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son.” John 14:12-13
Over the years many Christians have quoted this scripture out of context by referring to it on a surface level as a meaning of operating in signs, gifts, and miracles.
….Then later wonder why the things asked for were not given.
The “works” that Jesus referred to were His actions and duties; in other words, the way He operated while He walked the earth.
Jesus taught, healed, and delivered (all for FREE by the way).
He walked in unconditional love and condemned no one . He made no reputation for Himself; all Glory went to the Father.
He came to serve; he was humble, meek, and compromised for no one.
These were the “works” of Christ. And Jesus said that those who believe in Him will also do as He did, and even greater.
And because of this, anything they would ask for, it would be granted to them. Why? Because one had proven themselves to be in line with the example of Christ.
So if you’re not walking in the footsteps of Jesus (operating in His works), then you cannot expect your superficial prayers to be answered.
And most Christians are all about ‘me’ when they pray:
Bless Me
Protect Me
Heal Me
Deliver Me
Give Me
Me, me, me!
Yet what have you given to Him and for Him?
Jesus said,
“If anyone desire to come after Me, they must deny themselves, take up their cross and follow Me!” Matthew 16:24
So in order to have the things asked for granted to you, one must first come in line with the desires of Christ, which means giving up one’s self.
Once you die to self, your prayers are no longer self-gratified, thus allowing the Spirit of The LORD to give what is asked, because He knows He will be glorified in it.
Spiritual Food For Thought……
Shabbat Shalom
~ Mena Lee Jones
Faithful Walk Healing Ministries
Mena Lee Jones of Faithful Walk Healing Ministries operates in the office of a prophet, ministers, counsels, mentors and prays for anyone who is in need of Christ’s eternal love. Her purpose is to bring His {Jesus Christ} truth and light to a lost generation.
Great food for thought, as we are a “Church” that thinks! If I may humbly add an appetizer to the food for thought of “Greater works” – Prayfully consider “Church”, that the “Greater works” is not so much in His “acts” in miracles/wonders of what Christ did, who can do greater? The “greater works” is in the “scope” – in levels of how the “Church” will reach and impact the world…systems. The children of Israel knew God’s acts – Moses knew God’s “ways”. The book of ACTS are acts of the apostles – The “Church” has to begin to consider “greater ways” as the Spirit of the Lord leads. Psalm 103:7-13 Let’s go Church!
Thank you Mena.
You are on to something here. When I read the Gospel of John, it seems to be a recurring theme.
Jesus “works” He did was not on/from His own authority. Jesus only thought what the Father wanted Him to think, only said what the Father wanted Him to say, and only did what the Father wanted Him to do.
And Jesus asks us to show honour to Him likewise… We are to only think, say, and do what Jesus wants us to think, say, and do.
By doing such, we are one with Jesus and with the Father. And Jesus gave us His Spirit to enable us to follow Him in these ways, it’s only by the Spirit’s power working in our hearts.