John 12:20-26
Holy Bible. New Living Translation copyright © 1996, 2004 by Tyndale Charitable Trust.
Jesus Predicts His Death
20 Some Greeks who had come to Jerusalem for the Passover celebration 21 paid a visit to Philip, who was from Bethsaida in Galilee. They said, “Sir, we want to meet Jesus.” 22 Philip told Andrew about it, and they went together to ask Jesus.
23 Jesus replied, “Now the time has come for the Son of Man to enter into his glory. 24 I tell you the truth, unless a kernel of wheat is planted in the soil and dies, it remains alone. But its death will produce many new kernels—a plentiful harvest of new lives. 25 Those who love their life in this world will lose it. Those who care nothing for their life in this world will keep it for eternity. 26 Anyone who wants to be my disciple must follow me, because my servants must be where I am. And the Father will honor anyone who serves me.
If all you care about is what is on your plate for today, then you have no need to heed the message of this passage. If you are concerned about eternity, hear Jesus’ words.
If you follow Jesus, your eternity is sure … you will live on after this life … you will end up in the presence of Jesus … God will honor you for your service to the Kingdom.
And by the way, today will take care of itself. It will produce a plentiful harvest.
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