The Extension Of Christ’s Ministry – Rhapsody Of Realities TeeVo Devotional August 31st

(The Church Is The Seed of Christ On Earth Today)

TO THE BIBLE: John 14:12
“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.”

LET’S TALK
Nia always felt small and unnoticed in the crowd at church. “How could God use me?” she’d wonder. But one day, she heard her pastor say, “You’re Christ’s extension on earth.” The words lingered.

What we just read in our opening verse are some of the most extraordinary words from the lips of the Master. He said those who believe in Him, not only will they do the same works that He did, but they’ll do greater works.

This is only possible because Jesus has ascended to the Father, and through the Holy Spirit, His work continues through us.

Recall what the Scripture says in Isaiah 53:10 KJV, “Yet it pleased the LORD to bruise him; he hath put him to grief: when thou shalt make his soul an offering for sin, he shall see his seed, he shall prolong his days, and the pleasure of the LORD shall prosper in his hand.”

This verse speaks prophetically of the Church, the body of Christ, as the seed of Jesus Christ. It tells us that after His vicarious sacrifice, the Lord Jesus will see His seed—the Church—and we shall prolong His days. Hallelujah!

That’s what’s going on; Jesus multiplies Himself through the Church today; He continues His mission through us. In Acts 1:1 KJV, Luke writes to Theophilus about “…all that Jesus began both to do and teach.”

The key word here is “began”; Jesus started the work, but we continue it. We are the extension of His ministry, teaching, impacting and transforming lives as He did.

The same Spirit that anointed Jesus for His work resides in us, enabling us to continue and expand upon what He started.

Through the Holy Spirit, we’re empowered to reach more people and impact more lives for the Kingdom of God. The Church is the extension of Christ on earth, living in His power and authority, fulfilling His mission.

This is a calling of great honour and responsibility. We are His hands, His feet, and His voice in this world, carrying out the will of the Father just as Jesus did.

Go Deeper
John 14:12 AMPC; Isaiah 61:1-2; John 20:21; Matthew 28:18-20

Pray:
Dear Father, thank you for the privilege of being a part of the body of Christ. I’m forever grateful that through the Holy Spirit, I’m empowered to do your will and establish your righteousness. I walk in this calling with boldness and faith, knowing that my life glorifies you. Thank you for making me an extension of your Kingdom in the earth, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

Daily Bible Reading
ONE YEAR
1 Corinthians 14, Proverbs 3-4
TWO YEAR
1 Thessalonians 2:1-9, Jeremiah 17

Act:
Reflect Jesus in your actions. Be bold to heal, preach, and minister in your sphere of influence.