Amen, amen, I say to you,
whoever believes in me will do the works that I do,
and will do greater ones than these,
because I am going to the Father.
And whatever you ask in my name, I will do,
so that the Father may be glorified in the Son.
If you ask anything of me in my name, I will do it.”
Jn 14:12-16
In my reflection on this scripture today, I begin to recall things that I have asked for in Gods name. I'm ashamed to admit, though many of my prayers have been answered...once they, are I attribute them to something that I have done or deserved. How off base am I?...God has answered my prayers so that I might glorify Him!...what have I done, in refusing to acknowledge that God is really working in my life? Even when I admit it quietly to myself or my husband, I tend to keep it to myself in public. I am afraid to mention to non-Christians, when they ask about certain parts of my life, that what I have and have been given are blessings that I have been on my knees praying for, and God has answered my prayers. Interestingly enough, my husband is not afraid to say just that. He is not involved in any formal ministry, nor has he ever, but he has brought many of classmates and coworkers back to the church, just by telling people that ask him why things are going well for him, that he spends time in prayer and at church, and they should too. It seems so bold, it seems so impolite, and politically incorrect. Jesus Gives us the things we ask for sometimes, so that we can praise the Father, so that we can glorify the Son, and so that we can be fulfilled, and feel God's real presence. There is a God and He is real. Ask and you shall receive, then Glorify Him.
Jesus, today I am reminded of how many times you have come through for me, You can do anything, and I can do anything through You who strengthens me! Amen!
Love this! It's so true. Sometimes I am like you, sometimes like Michael. It can be difficult to testify of God's miracles without seeming self-righteous, especially when I AM self-righteous!!! I heard a sermon once where the pastor used Canticles 6:4, explaining that our love, God is as "terrible as an army with banners." KJV. Each banner is a visual representation of an army's victory. He encouraged us to write down God's "banners" or victories, in our lives.I immediately wrote down about 21 of God's victories in the front page of my Bible, and that was over a decade ago. I need to update it! It's also good to look at when the enemy has captured my attention...... Love your blog, sweetie. It's like good spring water. Appreciate your humility and transparency too! xoxo, Aunt Sue
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