Doing the Greater Things
The person who trusts me will not only do what I'm doing but even greater things
John 14:12 - MSG
Can you even begin to imagine doing greater works than Jesus did? Yet these are the very words that Jesus spoke on the eve of His crucifixion. He even knew His disciples were about to face fear, confusion, and a sense of loss. Yet in that moment, He didn’t shrink their expectations—He expanded them. He told them that His departure would not diminish the mission. It would multiply it.
When Jesus said we would do “greater works,” that you would do greater works, He wasn’t suggesting we would outshine His miracles. No one surpasses the Son of God. Instead, He was revealing the breathtaking scope of what the Holy Spirit would carry out through ordinary Believers who trust Him. But there is really no such thing as “ordinary” for true Followers of Jesus Christ. So, what did He mean?
During His earthly ministry, Jesus walked within the borders of Judea and Galilee. But after His ascension, the Gospel began to move from Jerusalem to Judea, to Samaria, and outward to the ends of the earth. Today, the message of Christ flows across nations, languages, and cultures—because His Spirit empowers His people everywhere. His Spirit empowers you.
Then Jesus returned to the Father so the Holy Spirit could come and dwell within every Believer. So, the Holy Spirit could live inside of you. What was once localized in one Person is now multiplied through millions. Think of it. The same Spirit who raised Jesus from the dead now lives in you, enabling you to carry His presence into every conversation, every workplace, every home.
There were a lot of miracles in the ministry of Jesus. And yes, physical miracles are beautiful, but the greatest miracle is a changed heart. Every time someone turns from darkness to light, every time a life is restored, every time hope is awakened—this is the supernatural work of God flowing through His people. This is the supernatural work He performs in you and through you as you lead others to Him.
While you may not feel powerful, and you may not feel capable of “greater things,” Jesus never based this promise on your strength. He based it on His Spirit. The greater works are not about performing spectacular acts—they are about taking part in God’s expanding mission, one obedient step at a time.
So, today, walk with confidence. The same Jesus who spoke these words is the One who empowers you to live them. His Holy Spirit in you is more than enough. Yes, now go and do the greater works.
Prayer
Lord Jesus, thank You for calling me into Your greater work. Fill me with Your Spirit so that my life reflects Your love, Your truth, and Your power. Help me trust that You can work through me in ways that are far beyond what I can see.
In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
For Continued Reflection
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