Have you ever really wrapped your mind around how much power can be help in just one verse from the Bible? Jesus gave us so much in this single sentence. In context He was trying to explain to the disciples why he had to die. His life was that single grain that had to die to produce much fruit. Through His physical death, He was fulfilling the promise of eternal life to the world.
How does this apply to us today? Jesus had to die because of our sin. His resurrection produced life for everyone who will accept it. As followers of Christ, we too are called to die to sin so we can produce fruit and multiply the kingdom. In order for us to do this, we have to die to whatever is holding us down and live in the things of Christ. We all sin and fall short of God’s glory (Romans 3:23) but we cannot hold onto these things.
As believers, we must pray daily and ask God to reveal in us any sin or stronghold we need to get rid of. We must die to our sin so God can use us to grow His kingdom. We all should morn for lost souls. We should not want anything in our lives to hold us back from God’s purpose in us. Our lives cannot be a stumbling block to others.
We all have our struggles. We are all sinners saved by grace. The difference between us and the world is that we know how God’s grace can give us peace. We know our sins are as far away as the East is from the west. All we have to do is accept the free gift of salvation. My heart yearns so bad for everyone I come in contact with so know the love of our Heavenly Father. I pray I am willing to die to my flesh so God’s love can shine through me and I can bear much fruit.
Prayer:
Heavenly Father thank you for Your Son Jesus. Who was willing to die so we could have true peace with salvation. Please reveal in our lives the sin we have. We repent today. Help us show Your love and mercy through our daily lives so we can fulfill our mission and grow Your kingdom. In Jesus name, Amen.
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