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John 12:20-36
20And there were certain Greeks among them that came up to worship at the feast:
21The same came therefore to Philip, which was of Bethsaida of Galilee, and desired him, saying, Sir, we would see Jesus.
22Philip cometh and telleth Andrew: and again Andrew and Philip tell Jesus.
23And Jesus answered them, saying, The hour is come, that the Son of man should be glorified.
24Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except a corn of wheat fall into the ground and die, it abideth alone: but if it die, it bringeth forth much fruit.
25He that loveth his life shall lose it; and he that hateth his life in this world shall keep it unto life eternal.
26If any man serve me, let him follow me; and where I am, there shall also my servant be: if any man serve me, him will my Father honour.
27Now is my soul troubled; and what shall I say? Father, save me from this hour: but for this cause came I unto this hour.
28Father, glorify thy name. Then came there a voice from heaven, saying, I have both glorified it, and will glorify it again.
29The people therefore, that stood by, and heard it, said that it thundered: others said, An angel spake to him.
30Jesus answered and said, This voice came not because of me, but for your sakes.
31Now is the judgment of this world: now shall the prince of this world be cast out.
32And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto me.
33This he said, signifying what death he should die.
34The people answered him, We have heard out of the law that Christ abideth for ever: and how sayest thou, The Son of man must be lifted up? who is this Son of man?
35Then Jesus said unto them, Yet a little while is the light with you. Walk while ye have the light, lest darkness come upon you: for he that walketh in darkness knoweth not whither he goeth.
36While ye have light, believe in the light, that ye may be the children of light. These things spake Jesus, and departed, and did hide himself from them.
vs 26: Christ's death was imminent at that point yet he told his disciples that if they were to serve him, they should follow him. They would and should go through what he was to go through--the pain of death for his sake. That should be the extent of our servitude and loyalty to him as Master and King. And as God, he demands no less but only the best, 'cos he offers the best for us too, the highest honour with God.
APPLICATION: Give of the best to the master. In everything. Today I want to focus on setting the right heart for my job 'cos if that is the area in which God would want me to serve him in, then I would have to oblige and even accept willingly when he does offer it. I'm not so into my job, as mentioned at a rambling pace previously, but his will be done, not mine. I have prayed and gained some new insight over the last few days though: that in incorporating witnessing and following the calling to disciple others, I could turn my office work into a new challenge. Adults are difficult but I can learn to bridge barrier and physical distances between cubicles by stoning in their cubicle to get work done.. and other things like that.
21The same came therefore to Philip, which was of Bethsaida of Galilee, and desired him, saying, Sir, we would see Jesus.
22Philip cometh and telleth Andrew: and again Andrew and Philip tell Jesus.
23And Jesus answered them, saying, The hour is come, that the Son of man should be glorified.
24Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except a corn of wheat fall into the ground and die, it abideth alone: but if it die, it bringeth forth much fruit.
25He that loveth his life shall lose it; and he that hateth his life in this world shall keep it unto life eternal.
26If any man serve me, let him follow me; and where I am, there shall also my servant be: if any man serve me, him will my Father honour.
27Now is my soul troubled; and what shall I say? Father, save me from this hour: but for this cause came I unto this hour.
28Father, glorify thy name. Then came there a voice from heaven, saying, I have both glorified it, and will glorify it again.
29The people therefore, that stood by, and heard it, said that it thundered: others said, An angel spake to him.
30Jesus answered and said, This voice came not because of me, but for your sakes.
31Now is the judgment of this world: now shall the prince of this world be cast out.
32And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto me.
33This he said, signifying what death he should die.
34The people answered him, We have heard out of the law that Christ abideth for ever: and how sayest thou, The Son of man must be lifted up? who is this Son of man?
35Then Jesus said unto them, Yet a little while is the light with you. Walk while ye have the light, lest darkness come upon you: for he that walketh in darkness knoweth not whither he goeth.
36While ye have light, believe in the light, that ye may be the children of light. These things spake Jesus, and departed, and did hide himself from them.
vs 26: Christ's death was imminent at that point yet he told his disciples that if they were to serve him, they should follow him. They would and should go through what he was to go through--the pain of death for his sake. That should be the extent of our servitude and loyalty to him as Master and King. And as God, he demands no less but only the best, 'cos he offers the best for us too, the highest honour with God.
APPLICATION: Give of the best to the master. In everything. Today I want to focus on setting the right heart for my job 'cos if that is the area in which God would want me to serve him in, then I would have to oblige and even accept willingly when he does offer it. I'm not so into my job, as mentioned at a rambling pace previously, but his will be done, not mine. I have prayed and gained some new insight over the last few days though: that in incorporating witnessing and following the calling to disciple others, I could turn my office work into a new challenge. Adults are difficult but I can learn to bridge barrier and physical distances between cubicles by stoning in their cubicle to get work done.. and other things like that.
