Read: John 12:20-36
Jesus Died for Us All
This is a beautiful picture of the necessary sacrifice of Jesus. Unless a kernel of wheat is buried in the soil it will not become a living plant producing many more seeds. Jesus died to pay the penalty for our sin and to show his power over death. His resurrection proves he has eternal life and as the son of God he can give this same eternal life to all who believe in him.
We must be committed to living for Jesus to the point of surrendering our lives to Jesus. This does not mean that we long to die, are destructive or careless about our God-given lives, but rather that we are willing to die if doing so will glorify Christ. We must put aside our selfish ways, striving for power, security, pleasure so we can serve God lovingly and freely. Releasing control of our lives and transferring control to Jesus will bring eternal life and genuine joy to all.
Jesus told us that he would be with us in person for only a short time and that we should benefit from being in his presence while we had him with us. Like a light shining in a dark place, he would point us in the way we should walk. If we walk in his light then we will become children of the light, revealing the trust and pointing people to God.
As Christians we are to be Christ’s light bearers, by letting his light shine through us. My question to you is, how brightly is your light shining? Can others see Jesus in your actions today?
Heavenly father help us make our light shine before men so that others may come to know you as their Savior.
Audrey Arthur
Certified Lay Minister
Jesus Died for Us All
This is a beautiful picture of the necessary sacrifice of Jesus. Unless a kernel of wheat is buried in the soil it will not become a living plant producing many more seeds. Jesus died to pay the penalty for our sin and to show his power over death. His resurrection proves he has eternal life and as the son of God he can give this same eternal life to all who believe in him.
We must be committed to living for Jesus to the point of surrendering our lives to Jesus. This does not mean that we long to die, are destructive or careless about our God-given lives, but rather that we are willing to die if doing so will glorify Christ. We must put aside our selfish ways, striving for power, security, pleasure so we can serve God lovingly and freely. Releasing control of our lives and transferring control to Jesus will bring eternal life and genuine joy to all.
Jesus told us that he would be with us in person for only a short time and that we should benefit from being in his presence while we had him with us. Like a light shining in a dark place, he would point us in the way we should walk. If we walk in his light then we will become children of the light, revealing the trust and pointing people to God.
As Christians we are to be Christ’s light bearers, by letting his light shine through us. My question to you is, how brightly is your light shining? Can others see Jesus in your actions today?
Heavenly father help us make our light shine before men so that others may come to know you as their Savior.
Audrey Arthur
Certified Lay Minister