Greater is He that is in me than he that is in the world. 1 John 4:4b
Week 3 - The Journey Day 7
"Amen, amen, I say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains just a grain of wheat; but if it dies, it produces much fruit." John 12:24
A grain of wheat knows what its nature is and it produces exactly what it was designed for. Jesus being the perfect son also knows what His purpose is and produces exactly what His purpose was. "Jesus answered them, "The hour has come for the Son of Man to be glorified." John 12:23 Jesus knew this and knew His time had come. What about us? Have we been created to be the best accountant, carpenter, office position, welder? Our nature calls us home to Heaven, we are called to use the talents giving us by God to the best of our abilities but not to glorify self but to glorify God.
"Amen, amen, I say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains just a grain of wheat; but if it dies, it produces much fruit." John 12:24
A grain of wheat knows what its nature is and it produces exactly what it was designed for. Jesus being the perfect son also knows what His purpose is and produces exactly what His purpose was. "Jesus answered them, "The hour has come for the Son of Man to be glorified." John 12:23 Jesus knew this and knew His time had come. What about us? Have we been created to be the best accountant, carpenter, office position, welder? Our nature calls us home to Heaven, we are called to use the talents giving us by God to the best of our abilities but not to glorify self but to glorify God.
"Whoever loves his life loses it, and whoever hates his life in this world will preserve it for eternal life. Whoever serves me must follow me, and where I am, there also will my servant be. The Father will honor whoever serves me." John 12:25-26. Where is Jesus calling you to be? In what ways are you being asked to die to self that the Father may be honored?
What is God saying to me? In time likes these, when you are considering the meaning of these words. We are in communion for we are together in thought and prayer. Do not concern yourself about the next step, Jesus did what was put in front of Him and stayed in communion with Me.
Dear Father, Your words challenge me today as I ponder them, in seeking their meaning in my life. I thank You for the gift of another year and for our relationship together. Watch over us this day and keep us safe, help us recognize our true nature and fulfill Your plan for our lives. I ask this in Jesus name, Amen.
Mary, Our Lady of Peace, Pray for us.
St Joesph, Protector of Holy Church, Pray for us.
Viva Cristo Rey
Greater is He that is in me than he that is in the world. 1 John 4:4b
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