By John Ogden Sr.
“Most assuredly, I say to you, he who believes in Me, the works that I do he will do also; and greater works than these he will do, because I go to My Father” (John 14:12, NKJV).
There have been many debates over what this scripture means. I believe that it simply means what it says. I want to focus your attention on one area: are we doing what Jesus did? When we look at the life of Christ and the lives of the disciples, we see them taking the message of hope to people who were hurting. I believe that Jesus Christ has called us to do the same. Our job is to go, to plant, to water, and bring the message of hope. Jesus Christ will honor our going in His name.
Jesus declared that He is the Author and the Finisher of our faith. He wrote the book and walked through the pages as an example for us to follow. He came and died that men might be set free and satan would be defeated. He chose to pass that work on to the church, which you and I are a part of. He has given us His power, His anointing, and His name to see that men and women everywhere are brought to a saving knowledge in Him. He has equipped us, called us, and gone before us to ensure that we would be victorious in this calling. Why would we not expect God to move when we go in His name?
I challenge you to go in the name of Jesus and believe Him to do the impossible. I believe that He will honor your faithfulness, and He will redeem mankind as you and I go forth. Are we doing what Jesus did? If not, why not?
