John 12:26King
James Version (KJV)
26 If any man serve me, let
him follow me; and where I am, there shall also my servant be: if any man serve
me, him will my Father honour.
My interpretation is
Jesus is saying, do as I do, watch how I do it and you do the same. Just like
God took me home at the end of the day, He's going to take you home at the end
of the day as well. He's going to keep His promise. Let me show you how."
Just like the saying, "WWJD" what would Jesus do? Well, Jesus is
telling me do what I say like I'm telling you to do it, and you'll be fine.
Trust me, God's got you. Well, how do I get there? Jesus is like, I'm telling
you how to get there, just follow me. I've got you.
Jesus follows the will of
his Father, so we should be doing the same; keeping his commandments and
turning away from sinful choices that we have control over in our lives. How
can we serve you? Honor you? You can serve and honor me by doing what I've
asked you to do and in return, I'll keep my word. I'm the only way to God so
follow my lead and I'll take you there. Jesus was taken up into Heaven to be at
the right hand of the Father and so shall we also, go with Jesus to serve God
in Heaven. Jesus made a physical
sacrifice under a spiritual law to honor His Father and see that His Father's
will is done. Just as Jesus did, we should also make sacrifices to be honored
in the eyes of the Father.
Now, how do we do that? Turn from your old ways of worldly acts of sin
and turn your heart and mind to the Word of God and let the Holy Spirit guide
you in your thoughts, your actions and your steps in all that you do. This may
feel like a sacrifice to you; like giving up your favorite types or forms of
entertainment or past times or vices that you believe bring you pleasure or
happiness. I'm not saying be miserable, serve God, go to Heaven. No! That's
ridiculous. I'm saying that letting go of some of the hurtful, harmful things
in your life that are killing your mind and your body may be just what your
soul needs to be happy and healthy. When you are in line with His Will, you
will be made to walk straight. You will be strong in spirit. And just like with
Jesus, God will keep His Word. Jesus was taken up and given the Heavens and the
Earth, Lord of Lords, King of Kings and just as He, God will keep His Word with
You also. Walk in the way that you should go, as God has asked, and through
Jesus, you will not spend eternity separated from Him; you will be with Him in
Heaven to enjoy the fruits of your physical and spiritual labors.
So, when do I start? Now.
If you are not a believer and follower of Christ, confess you are a sinner and
in need of His gift of love and everlasting life and start building that
eternal relationship today through the Holy Spirit. If you are already a
Christian, then this verse is a reminder that we should always be about our
Father's business, just as Jesus is, and just like Jesus, when the work is
done, God will keep His promise and bring us home. We may grow weary and feel
defeated at times, but this verse reminds us, it is worth it. Don't stop. Keep
going. God will get us through it and bring us home in the end.
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