Lifted Up
Lifting up Jesus Draws the World to Him
SCRIPTURE:
John 12:32 NKJV - "And I, if I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all peoples to Myself."
OBSERVATION:
What do you and I lift up? Athletes, politicians, academics, pastors, leaders, heroes—each has a place, and many have worked diligently to get there. Recognition is even appropriate. But what happens when we lift them to a place of glory? Can they do what Jesus did? Of course not.
But Jesus was lifted up—not only to the cross but also to the place of glory. Unlike men who may become puffed up with glory, Jesus humbled Himself by showing mercy and grace, died on a cross, and now sits at the Father’s right hand, making intercession for you and me.
John 12:32 NKJV - "And I, if I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all peoples to Myself."
OBSERVATION:
What do you and I lift up? Athletes, politicians, academics, pastors, leaders, heroes—each has a place, and many have worked diligently to get there. Recognition is even appropriate. But what happens when we lift them to a place of glory? Can they do what Jesus did? Of course not.
But Jesus was lifted up—not only to the cross but also to the place of glory. Unlike men who may become puffed up with glory, Jesus humbled Himself by showing mercy and grace, died on a cross, and now sits at the Father’s right hand, making intercession for you and me.
The verb used for lifted has a deliberate double meaning. It means both a literal elevation (as in being raised up on a cross) and exaltation (being raised in rank or honor). Jesus promised that when He was lifted (elevated, exalted) on the cross, He would draw all peoples to Himself. – David Guzik.
Although the direct reference is to His elevation on the cross, there is a sub-suggestion of being elevated to a throne… It was the cross which was to become His throne and by which He was to draw men to Him as His subjects. – Marcus Dods.
Although the direct reference is to His elevation on the cross, there is a sub-suggestion of being elevated to a throne… It was the cross which was to become His throne and by which He was to draw men to Him as His subjects. – Marcus Dods.
APPLICATION:
Lift up, Jesus. Worship Him. Give Him all the glory—He deserves it. As we do so, watch what the Lord will do.
Habakkuk 1:5 NKJV - "Look among the nations and watch--Be utterly astounded! For I will work a work in your days, which you would not believe, though it were told you.
Let’s glorify Jesus and lift Him up—perhaps one last great move of God will occur, drawing many more to Him.
PRAYER:
Jesus, be lifted up in my life—all the glory is Yours. Please draw all people to You. Pour out Your Spirit once more. Revive our land, our people, and our hearts. As we lift You up, draw all men to Yourself.
Lift up, Jesus. Worship Him. Give Him all the glory—He deserves it. As we do so, watch what the Lord will do.
Habakkuk 1:5 NKJV - "Look among the nations and watch--Be utterly astounded! For I will work a work in your days, which you would not believe, though it were told you.
Let’s glorify Jesus and lift Him up—perhaps one last great move of God will occur, drawing many more to Him.
PRAYER:
Jesus, be lifted up in my life—all the glory is Yours. Please draw all people to You. Pour out Your Spirit once more. Revive our land, our people, and our hearts. As we lift You up, draw all men to Yourself.
When Jesus is lifted up, He draws hearts to Himself.
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