John 14:12-14 NKJV
This passage is part of Jesus’ final teaching to His twelve disciples. “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” (v.12). The phrase “Most assuredly, I say to you,”stresses that what Jesus is teaching is truth. He promised them that all who have faith in Him will do the works that He did during His earthly ministry. Also, He prophesied that they would do greater works than these he will do because He was returning to His Father. His Holy Spirit will come to live in every believer. This will give believers power to live a life of obedience and faith, and their works will have a greater reach than Christ’s earthly works, according to God’s purpose.
Jesus continued instructing His disciples: “And whatever you ask in My name, that I will do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son” (v.13). Prayer is not a passing thought for believers; the idiomatic expression “Little prayer, little power, much prayer, much power” reminds us of that. Jesus declared to His disciples that prayer has power and purpose. The power is Jesus’ promise to answer their prayers when done in His name. The purpose is Jesus’ promise that by answering their prayers in His name, the Father may be glorified in the Son. His teaching reinforced that if you ask anything in His name, He will do it (v.14). Remember, prayers done in Jesus’ name are according to God’s will and purpose.
Lift your voice and shout, “Glory!”