Daily Devotion 30 July 2020 John 14:12-15 Believers can do the works Christ did

Good morning,

John 14 is a book of comfort. We learn about our new home, the relationship between Jesus and God the Father, that believers can do the works that Christ did, the promise of the Comforter, and sweet peace for believers.

Believers can do the works Christ did (14:12-15)

Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father.¹³ And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son.¹⁴ If ye shall ask any thing in my name, I will do it.¹⁵ If ye love me, keep my commandments.

There are three things to glean from these verses.

First, we are able to do greater works than Christ. How can that be? Jesus is God. Communicating the gospel, in Jesus time, was in small gatherings, one on one, or in the homes of believers. Some trusted Christ, but not many.

After Christ’s death, burial, and resurrection, many more came to Christ. At Pentecost 3,000 souls were saved. Today through radio, television, internet, and mass evangelistic meetings, souls are being saved on a daily basis. These same tools allow the new believer the opportunity to get sound Bible teaching in their homes.

Second, is the study and obedience to God’s word. Everything God wanted us to know is found in the Bible. Without a knowledge of God’s word, we will not know God’s will for our lives. Studying the Scriptures is important. Obedience to what God commands is the basis for loving Jesus.

Third, prayer. Jesus said if you pray in His name, He would answer that prayer. Our prayers must be in line with the Scriptural principles Jesus taught. If our prayers are for worldly pursuits, not in line with what Scripture says, demeans the work of Christ, then Jesus is not obligated to answer our prayer. However, when we pray in Jesus name, upholding the Scriptural principles He taught, exalting His name, He hears our prayers and will answer, yes, no, or wait.

Tom Stearns, WASI Chaplain, 907 715-4001