Devotions this week are based on Week 5 How Would You Answer (WATCH HERE)
John 14:12 I tell you the truth, anyone who has faith in me will do what I have been doing. He will do even greater things than these, because I am going to the Father. 13 And I will do whatever you ask in my name, so that the Son may bring glory to the Father. 14 You may ask me for anything in my name, and I will do it.
It is striking that in a conversation about heaven and eternity, Jesus suddenly begins talking about mission and purpose.
The disciples are worried about the future. Jesus reminds them their lives still matter greatly in the present.
Sometimes people think Christianity is mainly about getting to heaven someday. But Jesus continually calls His followers to meaningful living right now.
Because eternity is secure, we are free to live boldly.
Fear often makes people shrink back. We play it safe. We protect comfort. We drift into survival mode. But Jesus calls His people to something greater.
“You will do the works I have been doing.”
That does not mean we become saviors ourselves. It means Christ continues His work through ordinary people empowered by His Spirit.
Every act of kindness, every encouraging word, every prayer, every moment of faithfulness matters more than we realize.
Think about how a candle lights another candle. The original flame is not diminished. The light simply spreads further.
Jesus works through His people in the same way.
Ephesians 2:10 says, “For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works.”
You were not created merely to exist. You were created to reflect Christ in the world around you.
That may happen in a workplace, a classroom, a neighborhood, or around a kitchen table. Some of the most powerful ministry moments never happen in the church. They happen quietly in homes, classrooms, office buildings, or street corners through love, consistency, generosity, and compassion.
In encouraging us to live a life that reflects his work, Jesus also invites His followers to pray boldly. “I will do whatever you ask in my name.”
Praying “in Jesus’ name” is not a magical phrase added to the end of prayers. It means aligning our desires with His mission and character. It reminds us of our dependence on the Lord to do what he calls us to do. Prayer reminds us we are not trying to carry God’s work in our own strength.
When we stay connected to Christ, our lives begin to carry His love, His peace, and His influence into the lives of others.
One day Jesus will return and bring His people fully home. Until then, we are not waiting passively. We are living intentionally.
Your life has eternal significance.
The conversation you have today, the encouragement you give, the prayer you pray, the faithfulness you show in ordinary moments may impact someone forever.
Do not underestimate what God can do through you today!
Reflect: Where has God placed you right now to reflect Christ to others? What is one practical way you can “do the work of Jesus” today?
Prayer: Lord, thank you that my life has purpose because of you. Help me not to waste the days you have given me. Use my words, actions, and relationships to reflect your love to others. Teach me to pray boldly, live faithfully, and stay connected to you in everything I do. Amen.