“Truly, truly, I say to you, whoever believes in me will also do the works that I do; and greater works than these will he do, because I am going to the Father.” – John 14:12
This is a verse that Christians seldom remember and often have a hard time believing. Nonetheless, but it’s a promise from Jesus! If you believe in Him, you’re invited and empowered to do greater works that He did! Because Jesus died, rose from the dead, ascended to heaven, and poured out the Holy Spirit on all believers, we’re expected to do the works of Jesus and even greater works. Chew on that for a few minutes…
Jesus healed people, preached the message of God’s Kingdom, cast out demons, and even raised the dead. He touched the sick, loved the poor, welcomed the outcast. He gave hope to the hopeless and critiqued the prideful. He revealed the love and beauty of God and revealed the hypocrisy of those who thought they had God all figured out. Then Jesus said that His followers will be able to do even more by the power of the Holy Spirit!
Despite His assurance in this verse, most of us probably aren’t even trying. Are you? Most of us seriously underestimate what Christ’s Spirit within us is capable of, so we don’t ask and we don’t try. God loves to answer bold prayers asked in His will. He loves to work wonders that bring glory to Him and that introduce people to His Kingdom. It’s His will for us to reach people all around the world for Jesus. It’s His will for us to bring help, hope, blessing, and the message of salvation to the poor and beaten down everywhere. So, are you praying and living in the confident expectation that Jesus wants you to do greater works for Him?