Re:Verse passage – John 12:20-37, 42-50 (day two)
And I, if I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all men to Myself. vs. 32
What is our job in regards to evangelism? How are we to reveal the deep truths of the gospel to people who don’t know, have never heard, or who are hostile to the church.
Look up. The work has been done for us. Tell the story of Jesus and the cross. He will draw people to him. He has done all that is necessary. Aren’t you grateful for that? The image is so powerfully drawn. Jesus gives the parameters even before the event. He will be lifted up, and we must look to the cross. It is only through the cross. Jesus knew this, and he didn’t want them to miss it, and didn’t want us to miss it either.
Confused? Lift you heads, look to the cross. He will draw all to him.
This verse, “And I, if I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all men to Myself. John 12:32” draws my curiosity. I see the connection between the “earth” and “all men” in this verse.
Jesus Christ revealed God’s plan for salvation for all people on earth who will come to Him and believe in Him. I see God’s intent for us to reach out to all nations on earth to tell them about Jesus and God’s plan for salvation.
I am sure not all people from all nations are Jesus’ followers; and I am sure not all people from all nations on earth know who Jesus is. They could have heard the name and that is all! I can see that the job in regards to evangelism will continue for many generations to come.
One thought came to mind and that is whether by the time Jesus returns to earth, all people from all nations on earth will follow Jesus and will believe in Him to receive salvation! I am sure at this point, not all have been saved! The mission for salvation will continue until Jesus returns! The job of evangelism is a huge undertaking and a huge responsibility for completion before Jesus returns.
May be by living a life that reflects the actions and attributes of Jesus, one by one we can draw unbelievers to come closer and get to know Jesus!
Loved the Monday blog! Will look forward to seeing and hearing more from y’all.