My Works (John 5:36-38)

Jesus continues to push forward on God's plan for His life. Look at John 5 - 36 to 38 with focus on v 36b..."the very works I do - bear witness of Me, that the Father has sent Me."

Looking back, God allowed His light to shine through John the Baptist for a time. John the Baptist said there is one coming who is greater than I. Then Jesus came on scene and to ministry to another level. John the Baptist happily stepped aside. Here Jesus did things that were counter to what was normal and sometimes did things that were not believable. He caused an up roar in the temple, because He found people ripping off the Temple-goers. He healed people from long standing illnesses. He even raised people from the dead and also know things about people He never met. It was clear that Jesus was someone special and the Jewish society was really talking about Him.

With all of the things that Jesus did to shake up the culture at the time, many were amazed and saw them as works of God Almighty. Others were blinded by their owner arrogant and self focused ways, that they did not see God in the works Jesus was doing. Even though they saw the miracles, they discounted them to a "fluke" or something demonic. Jesus know that their own minds were so controlled by their own lives and comforts that they choose not to recognize God's only Son.

God is always working and unfolding His plan around us. Our focus can be on ourselves and then we can miss the amazing things God is doing. In my own life, I can remember accepting Jesus as my personal savior when I was away with the Marines. When I came back, I told family and friends about the change of focus in my life. Some saw that this was a real change of focus for me and were happy for me. Others looked at me and listened, but had a blank-stare and then changed the subject. Some even came out and said what happened to you will fade away because you were in an unfamiliar place. It was just a "odd thing" that happened because you were in an unfamiliar place.

So looking here in the Book of John, even Jesus was facing the nay-sayers and showing them His amazing works. But even all that Jesus did, would not help them turn the corner. Even though some may not acknowledge our faith or even be opposed to it, we can gain comfort in the fact that Jesus saw this opposition as well. It didn't slow Him down. He continued to pursue God's plan for His life.

Dear Lord God, my story and walk with You is my works. Whether people embrace it or not, it is my story with You. While some may not care, other may come to know you. Thank you for being in my life and letting be be apart of Your great plan.