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John 12:26 - The Blessings in Following and Serving Jesus.

John 12:26 (NIV) Whoever serves me must 
follow me; and where I am, my servant also will be. 
My Father will honor the one who serves me.  

COMMENTARY PEARL

   The halibut, please. I folded the 
menu shut and smiled at the server. My husband 
and I sat at a small table at an outdoor caf 
in Mexico. Im sorry, were out of 
halibut tonight. The waiter glanced downward 
before handing the menu back to me.  
   I blocked its return. Thats okay. 
Ill have the crab instead.  
   We just served our last one, 
Seora.  
   Okay  the tilapia? 
   No more today. Sorry. 
   Whats left? At this point, the 
situation seemed laughable.  
   He bowed his shoulders and shook his 
head, as if at a loss for words. I have an 
idea. Im in a rut, always wanting the same 
things. Ask the chef to surprise me. Im sure 
Ill like whatever he comes up with. 
Straightening, he raced back to the kitchen. When my dinner 
arrived, it was a feast, better than anything I could 
have imagined. I left more than satisfied, 
knowing Id been blessed.  
   Jesus often surprises me, turning my 
focus in a direction quite different from the one 
Id planned. As I follow Him, He seasons my 
dreams and goals, switching them up to meet His 
standards. And when I serve others according to His 
will, even with unfamiliar tasks, I feel 
fulfilled, nourished from the inside out. Im free to 
be what He wants me to be and my faith 
increases as I obey.  
   Jesus knows whats best for me. Hes 
never disappointed me and never will. I only need 
to trust in whatever He cooks up for me! by 
Heidi Gaul  
   Faith Step: Be brave and follow a new 
recipe, adding spices you wouldnt usually choose. 
As you sit to enjoy your meal, ask Jesus to 
lead you to exciting new opportunities to serve 
Him. [Mornings With Jesus 2020 Devotional by 
Guideposts and Zondervan] 

LINKS FOR FURTHER STUDY ON THIS TOPIC

Matthew 25:14-30 - The Parable Of The 
Talents: 

http://www.abible.com/devotions/2006/20060823-0520.html 

John 8:12 - The Second I AM; Jesus the Light 
of the World!: 

http://www.abible.com/devotions/2015/20150611-2126.html 

YOUR COMMENTS

If anyone has a paraphrase, commentary or 
testimony on this passage of Scripture, either 
personal or otherwise, I would be interested in 
hearing from you.  Thanks in advance and let's keep 
uplifting Jesus that all might be drawn to Him. Fred 
Gibbs  

LINKS WORTH CHECKING OUT

Most Important Decision in Life: 
http://www.youtube.com/embed/WGnEuGwvXqU?rel=0 

A Man without Equal by Bill Bright: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NiVa7UoruIo 

Seeking God Made Real: 
http://vimeo.com/31489782 

Prayer Made Real: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tc8VdMV26VE 

Importance of Choice: 
http://creationhealth.com/CREATION-Health/Choice [click on video]  

Medical Seminar on Healthful Living by David 
DeRose, MD, MPH: 
https://www.smartlifestyletv.com/lifestart 

LINKS FOR BIBLE STUDIES 

Lifting Up Jesus Bible Studies: 
http://www.liftingupjesus.net/ 

Amazing Facts Bible Studies: 
http://www.amazingfacts.org/bible-study/bible-study-guides.aspx  

Hope Awakens Bible Study Guides: 
https://www.hopeawakens.study/lesson-header;id=2 

Glow Tract Video Bible Studies: 
http://www.bibleresearch.info/ 

LINKS FOR BIBLE PROPHECY SEMINARS

Unlocking Bible Prophecies by Cami Oetman of 
Adventist World Radio (currently live): 
https://bible.awr.org/the-warning/ 

Hope Awakens by John Bradshaw of IIW: 
https://itiswritten.tv/programs/hope-awakens 

The Last Day of Prophecy by Pastor Doug 
Batchelor: 
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmGvdtMCf1aJTiC59-lPtuUMEq_uEn0BK 

Prophecies Decoded by Pastor Ron Clouzet: 
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1A435C5373550657