Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except a grain of wheat fall into the earth and die, it abideth by itself alone; but if it die, it beareth much fruit. John 12:24
The Passover feast mentioned in John 12 is very special. A huge gathering was there. One like never before and this was to see Lazarus who was raised from death and Jesus the One who performed this miracle. Among them a few Greeks made their way(John 12:20-22) to see and hear from God. However, Jesus was not taken by this ‘celebrity’ status. He spoke these verses to emphasize that it is all the same seeing Lazarus and God until 'a grain of wheat fall into the earth and die'. But what does this really mean?
As we look, we can see that the 'fall of a grain and its death' implies humbleness in us. Think about the many who made it to the list of Great in the world but all had a humble beginning.
If my people, who are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.
Now mine eyes shall be open, and mine ears attent, unto the prayer that is made in this place. 2 Ch 7:14
Does anyone feel that our prayers will be answered if it comes from a heart not humble, not seeking him or not truthful enough? The importance of prayer is being felt very much through out the world, then how much more powerful will a prayer be when we give it with a dedicated heart. He says our prayers will not only be heard but He will forgive our sin also. He will not only forgive our sins but also heal the land we stay. If He heals the land He will heal our houses too for sure. Heal even the unrests and pain and bring joy. There are always limitations to the comfort a mom, a dad, a friend or any can give but a healing and a deliverance from sin will lighten our heart and make our worries, sickness, sufferings all look light.
Being humble is a basic character that a child of god should exhibit, for Jesus, being the Son of God was stuck, spat on, wounded for us then can’t we in return be humble. No grain falls on the beds of the Kings but it falls on muddy fields and are trampled under foot but reaps a great reward when the harvest time comes.
And as he journeyed, it came to pass that he drew nigh unto Damascus: and suddenly there shone round about him a light out of heaven:
and he fell upon the earth. Acts 9:3-4
Saul was a very powerful person, who had the authority to condemn the people who worked for god, but no power or authority was big enough to keep him from being visited by God. If we feel that we ourself can get rid of the evil in our flesh it mite fail to happen quiet often, for it can raise its hood like a snake when the time is ripe for it. “And they that are of Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with the passions and the lusts thereof.” (Gal 5:24) was all what Apostle Paul could advice. Steadfast prayer and submission is the only way forward from from this.
And Ananias departed, and entered into the house; and laying his hands on him said, Brother Saul, the Lord, even Jesus, who appeared unto thee in the way which thou camest, hath sent me, that thou mayest receive thy sight, and be filled with the Holy Spirit.
And straightway there fell from his eyes as it were scales, and he received his sight; and he arose and was baptized;
and he took food and was strengthened. And he was certain days with the disciples that were at Damascus.
And straightway in the synagogues he proclaimed Jesus, that he is the Son of God. Acts 9:19-20
Do not always wait for God to tell you that you are on the wrong path and push you to ground. Saul needed an Ananias for him to stand again, Let not us wait and test the Lord, for there might not be an Ananias for us too. Hence, as the time is right forgo all the evil of the flesh and submit to the Lord.
Joseph was another person who fell like a grain to the ground. To see the fulfillment of the dream that God had shown him he never gave into the temptations of Photpher’s wife (Gen 39:4). Moses too was an example who once in his anger killed an Egyptian (Ex 2:11-22) but God took a lot of time and a fire among bushes for him to be the Moses who divided the Red sea with his rod. Anger, adultery, hatred, lust are all deeds of the flesh. For to lead a Christian life we should all be done with such deeds and things that make us weary, and to backslide.
Lets us then be like a grain and be fruitful for God. A small prayer from a humble heart will really help us.
God bless us all.
The Passover feast mentioned in John 12 is very special. A huge gathering was there. One like never before and this was to see Lazarus who was raised from death and Jesus the One who performed this miracle. Among them a few Greeks made their way(John 12:20-22) to see and hear from God. However, Jesus was not taken by this ‘celebrity’ status. He spoke these verses to emphasize that it is all the same seeing Lazarus and God until 'a grain of wheat fall into the earth and die'. But what does this really mean?
As we look, we can see that the 'fall of a grain and its death' implies humbleness in us. Think about the many who made it to the list of Great in the world but all had a humble beginning.
If my people, who are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.
Now mine eyes shall be open, and mine ears attent, unto the prayer that is made in this place. 2 Ch 7:14
Does anyone feel that our prayers will be answered if it comes from a heart not humble, not seeking him or not truthful enough? The importance of prayer is being felt very much through out the world, then how much more powerful will a prayer be when we give it with a dedicated heart. He says our prayers will not only be heard but He will forgive our sin also. He will not only forgive our sins but also heal the land we stay. If He heals the land He will heal our houses too for sure. Heal even the unrests and pain and bring joy. There are always limitations to the comfort a mom, a dad, a friend or any can give but a healing and a deliverance from sin will lighten our heart and make our worries, sickness, sufferings all look light.
Being humble is a basic character that a child of god should exhibit, for Jesus, being the Son of God was stuck, spat on, wounded for us then can’t we in return be humble. No grain falls on the beds of the Kings but it falls on muddy fields and are trampled under foot but reaps a great reward when the harvest time comes.
And as he journeyed, it came to pass that he drew nigh unto Damascus: and suddenly there shone round about him a light out of heaven:
and he fell upon the earth. Acts 9:3-4
Saul was a very powerful person, who had the authority to condemn the people who worked for god, but no power or authority was big enough to keep him from being visited by God. If we feel that we ourself can get rid of the evil in our flesh it mite fail to happen quiet often, for it can raise its hood like a snake when the time is ripe for it. “And they that are of Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with the passions and the lusts thereof.” (Gal 5:24) was all what Apostle Paul could advice. Steadfast prayer and submission is the only way forward from from this.
And Ananias departed, and entered into the house; and laying his hands on him said, Brother Saul, the Lord, even Jesus, who appeared unto thee in the way which thou camest, hath sent me, that thou mayest receive thy sight, and be filled with the Holy Spirit.
And straightway there fell from his eyes as it were scales, and he received his sight; and he arose and was baptized;
and he took food and was strengthened. And he was certain days with the disciples that were at Damascus.
And straightway in the synagogues he proclaimed Jesus, that he is the Son of God. Acts 9:19-20
Do not always wait for God to tell you that you are on the wrong path and push you to ground. Saul needed an Ananias for him to stand again, Let not us wait and test the Lord, for there might not be an Ananias for us too. Hence, as the time is right forgo all the evil of the flesh and submit to the Lord.
Joseph was another person who fell like a grain to the ground. To see the fulfillment of the dream that God had shown him he never gave into the temptations of Photpher’s wife (Gen 39:4). Moses too was an example who once in his anger killed an Egyptian (Ex 2:11-22) but God took a lot of time and a fire among bushes for him to be the Moses who divided the Red sea with his rod. Anger, adultery, hatred, lust are all deeds of the flesh. For to lead a Christian life we should all be done with such deeds and things that make us weary, and to backslide.
Lets us then be like a grain and be fruitful for God. A small prayer from a humble heart will really help us.
God bless us all.
