Embracing Humility and Honesty to Witness Greater Things in Christ

in r2cornell •  27 days ago  (edited)

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For those who truly want to grow, learn, and emulate Jesus in both their personal and professional life, God has bigger plans for them. A person's heart is opened to God's via humility and honesty. This is where the Holy Spirit works most effectively, bringing the Lord's methods to light in a way that fosters closeness and love by bringing truth into the mind and grace into the heart. Being honest puts you in a position to be intimate.
There is only humility and receptivity to Jesus' love, not arrogance or pretension. Those that seek their magnificent God with an altar of purity and serve Him in His Kingdom without shame will experience better benefits from God. We learn more about God's bigger things through a dialogue between Nathaniel and Jesus.

John 1:46–51 describes an exhilarating experience: Seated beneath a fig tree, Nathaniel, raw and cynical, struggles with the problems of existence. Then, without warning, Philip bursts in and declares boldly, "We've discovered Him! The Jesus of Nazareth that Moses described! Nathanael's brows lift in shock, "Nazareth? Can anything positive come out of that? There is a sense of skepticism. Then Nathanael encounters him.
“Here genuinely is an Israelite in with whom there is no deceit,” Jesus adds, penetrating his soul with a profound smile. Nathaniel exclaims, "How do you know me?" in shock. In response, Jesus says, "I saw you." Jesus reached deep into Nathaniel's soul and saw into his heart. Nathaniel's honest and open heart allowed Jesus' love to connect with his deepest wants.

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Even in your uncertainties, questions, and private moments beneath the fig tree, Jesus watches you. And He's calling you to follow him and see bigger things. Realizing that Christ sees, knows, and loves you allows you to realize the larger things He has in store for you. With Jesus' life-changing teachings and, ultimately, the culmination of His miracles—Jesus' resurrection—Nathaniel would witness greater things. As you grow in Christlikeness and submit to the lessons you learn, God will undoubtedly wish to teach you more.
Your heavenly father will raise you up to thrive in the fruit of the resurrection life the more you comprehend and experience what it's like to be crucified with you. An obedience-filled, really loving existence will lead to greater things!

Jesus longs to fulfill His promise to Nathaniel by showing you greater things. When you approach Him with humility and honesty, He sees you. He is aware of your hopes, challenges, and uncertainties. It's at here that He starts to work. Genuineness is respected by God, who appreciates your candor and readiness to pursue the truth despite ambiguity. You can have a more profound understanding of His love and strength if you remain humble and open to His voice. Be patient.

He want to give you more—more understanding of His Word, more inner peace, and more faith-strength. Have faith in Him with an open mind, and see as He reveals His bigger plans for your life. bigger love for God and people leads to bigger things.

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