June 8th, 2026
By: Blake Allums
Text: John 12:37 & 42-43
I do not want to ever miss a moment where the Lord can do something tremendous in my life. Before we begin, let's glance at the context of this passage. Jesus has just raised a man named Lazarus from the dead and people are talking and actually getting saved as a result of this miracle. Then Jesus rode into Jerusalem on a colt while everyone cried “Hosanna, Hosanna!” Finally, people have turned on Jesus and now want him crucified. What a roller coaster of a story. But, I feel as if we find ourselves on this roller coaster today. We see the miracles of the Lord taking place and we see church growth but at the same time we see murder in our community, we see false religions moving closer, and scandals breaking out in the church world. Tensions are high in our communities.
Here is the beauty in all of this though, we can use these moments to bring someone to the feet of Jesus. Here is the hard part, we often miss these moments while being consumed with something else.
John 3:16 says it perfectly, “believe”. Experience is one thing but belief is another. You can experience God all you want but if you never believe then you have no eternal life.
It does not stop there…
Fear is the reason these men did not confess in our passage. Matthew 10:28 warns about this though, “And do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather fear him who can destroy both soul and body in hell.”
A faith that fears people more than God is always going to struggle. They were afraid of ruining their reputation. When you care more about protecting your worldly reputation you begin to delay your Godly obedience. Obedience to God is far more important than any title, position, job, financial security, etc.
The glory from God is eternal life, heaven, being in his literal presence, the opportunity to worship, casting our crowns at his feet, etc. I am after the glory that comes from God more than anything. I will throw away anything temporary if it means that I get to dwell in his presence forever.
I pray that you would do the same.
Text: John 12:37 & 42-43
I do not want to ever miss a moment where the Lord can do something tremendous in my life. Before we begin, let's glance at the context of this passage. Jesus has just raised a man named Lazarus from the dead and people are talking and actually getting saved as a result of this miracle. Then Jesus rode into Jerusalem on a colt while everyone cried “Hosanna, Hosanna!” Finally, people have turned on Jesus and now want him crucified. What a roller coaster of a story. But, I feel as if we find ourselves on this roller coaster today. We see the miracles of the Lord taking place and we see church growth but at the same time we see murder in our community, we see false religions moving closer, and scandals breaking out in the church world. Tensions are high in our communities.
Here is the beauty in all of this though, we can use these moments to bring someone to the feet of Jesus. Here is the hard part, we often miss these moments while being consumed with something else.
- You can experience God and still not believe (v.37)
John 3:16 says it perfectly, “believe”. Experience is one thing but belief is another. You can experience God all you want but if you never believe then you have no eternal life.
It does not stop there…
- You can believe and still disobey. (v.42)
Fear is the reason these men did not confess in our passage. Matthew 10:28 warns about this though, “And do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather fear him who can destroy both soul and body in hell.”
A faith that fears people more than God is always going to struggle. They were afraid of ruining their reputation. When you care more about protecting your worldly reputation you begin to delay your Godly obedience. Obedience to God is far more important than any title, position, job, financial security, etc.
- What glory are you after? (v.43)
The glory from God is eternal life, heaven, being in his literal presence, the opportunity to worship, casting our crowns at his feet, etc. I am after the glory that comes from God more than anything. I will throw away anything temporary if it means that I get to dwell in his presence forever.
I pray that you would do the same.
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