Believing the words of Jesus?

“Most assuredly, I say to you, he who believes in Me, the works that I do he will do also; and greater works than these he will do, because I go to My Father. And whatever you ask in My name, that I will do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If you ask anything in My name, I will do it.” John 14:12-14

The words of Jesus in this excerpt from the Book of John are very difficult for a human mind to understand. It is easy for a believer to accept “That he who believes in Me, the works that I do he will do also.” We have factual evidence in our own lives and the lives of others beginning with the apostles at Pentecost and through history with Christ followers.

The next statement by Jesus is almost impossible to grasp “And greater works than these he will do, because I go to My Father.”

The possible explanation might be the greater works have not happened yet but will take place in the future. 

The better explanation is the greater works will take place because Jesus is in heaven with His Father and a believer can pray to Jesus for a miracle and He will make it happen. Elijah prayed many hours for God to stop the rain and then after three years he prayed for rain. God honored both prayers. 

Always pray in the name of Jesus so the Son may be glorified in the Father and ask the Holy Spirit to frame the prayer in the will of Jesus. 

Make your prayers bold and ask for big things that conform to the prophesies of Jesus.

Prayer is a lifetime conversation with Jesus and has no limits. Praying is essential for a Christ follower.

Commit your works at the start of each day to Jesus and ask for His wisdom and protection.

Be sure to listen for the voice of Jesus. He speaks to believers through the mind of Christ. And, remember one day is like a thousand years with God so learn to be patient.