Gospel of John - John 14.8-14

Jobey McGinty

We sometimes think of God's work being accomplished in the world through grand, significant acts done by missionaries, famous speakers, theologians, full-time pastors, etc.  But we forget that for the majority of Jesus' life, He was none of these...His formal ministry didn't even begin until He was about 30.  Clearly Jesus was serving and ministering to those around him prior to that, while working in construction and living amongst His friends and family.  So how would Jesus live if He had the life you do now?  With your job, and friends and family...warts and all? Would He pray that God would give Him a change of scenery?  Would He ask for change in those around Him to make His life a little easier?  Or would He go about His Father's business, serving and lo ...