The Works Of Jesus

-November 9, 2021-

Good morning, happy Tuesday,

“I must work the works of Him who sent Me while it is day; the night is coming when no one can work.”

(John 9:5)

Yesterday we covered the words of Jesus. Today, we have Part II: The Works of Jesus. The Father sent His Son Jesus Christ into this world to die on the cross to save sinners. His life was short on this earth, 33 years, and His ministry was but 3 years. But oh how much He did, especially in those 3 last years! He touched so many lives, performed so many miracles, and everything He did was according to the Father’s will.

Jesus healed the sick, cleansed the lepers, gave the blind their sight, the deaf their hearing, and the mute their speech. He also cast out demons, healed the lame and paralyzed, and raised the dead. He loved people and they flocked to Him. With all that He did, dying for our sins was His main priority.

Jesus also showed miraculous signs such turning water into wine, walking on water, calming the sea, feeding 5,000 then 4,000, providing a large haul of fish for the disciples on two occasions, and most of all rising from the dead. Oh what great things He did! In John 5:31-39, Jesus speaks of His four-fold witness: John the Baptist, His works, the Father, and the Scriptures. Of His works, He said, “But I have a greater witness than John’s; for the works which the Father has given Me to finish — the very works that I do — bear witness of Me, that the Father has sent Me” (John 5:36).

When Jesus was in the upper room with His disciples, He prayed His High Priestly Prayer to the Father. He said in John 17:4, “I have glorified You on the earth. I have finished the work which You have given Me to do.” Now the cross was before Him where He died and in three days rose again. Our Lord and Savior fulfilled all the OT prophecies.

Now, it is up to us as His followers, to carry on His work, preach the gospel, win souls to Christ, make disciples, and teach and build up other believers. It is a great work we must do, a great commission we must fulfill, and a great journey we must take. Are you ready? God has given us all the resources we need. We must finish the work that He has given us to do!

Have a blessed day working for Jesus as He worked and is working for us. Stay safe and healthy.

In His grace,

Dean