Greater Things?

John 14:12Very truly I tell you, whoever believes in me will do the works I have been doing, and they will do even greater things than these, because I am going to the Father.

This verse has always troubled me. How is it possible that anyone can do “greater things” than Christ? Jesus is answering Phillip’s question asking Jesus to show His followers the Father. Jesus answers,

“  ^10.Do you not believe that I am in the Father, and the Father is in Me? The words I say to you I do not say on My own initiative or authority, but the Father, abiding continually in Me, does His works [His attesting miracles and acts of power.”

Then He gives the unbelievable statement in verse 12. But, how can I do greater things than Jesus??

The disciples and believers in Christ were going to be able to reach hundreds and thousands that in His sacrificial limited human body Jesus would never reach physically. They were going to carry the gospel into many different regions and nations in years to come. Think of the apostle Paul and his travels.  Think of Peter and the thousands that he reached for Christ. Think of the great evangelists in each century who have led hundreds to Christ. Yes, but I’m not called to preach the gospel, right?  So, how does this apply to you and me today?

As much as my generation pronounced TV and movies as sinful and today, we sometimes decry technology, these very resources allow us to reach millions throughout the world with the gospel. God can use anything for His glory, when placed in a believer’s hands. We, too, can do greater things for His kingdom, but are we? How many of our Facebook, Twits, Twitters and Tweets testify of God’s goodness, protection, power or blessings in our lives?  What if we posted just one testimony or scripture a week on our social media? We might lose a few followers (Peeps or whatever they are called), but our witness for Christ might just be what someone needs and used by God to change the life of someone in despair, discouragement or dissolution.  Think about it! Hum?

Dear Jesus, this is convicting, and I(we) need Your strength and power to let Your light shine through all the resources at my(our) disposal. The enemy would like to own all communication resources, but we, as Your people who are called by You Name need to step up to the plate and reclaim our media posts for your glory. Holy Spirit speak through us and help us to Do those greater things You promised!