John 12 Six Days to Live

 

John 12 – Six Days to Live

 

What would your plans be if you knew you only six days to live?  Jesus took time to visit dear friends and fellowship with them. Mary’s adoration not only revealed her love, but it brought joy to His heart, exposed Judas’s sin, and gave the church an example to follow. (2 Cor. 2:15-16)

 

Jesus took advantage of the large Passover crowd to present Himself as King (Zech 9:9). He was forcing the Jews to act, for it was the Father’s will that Jesus die on Passover. The crowd did not stay with Him. It is easier to shout in a parade than stand at a cross.

 

Jesus looked upon His death as an opportunity to glorify God. We must take that attitude when we face a time of trial. He saw Himself as a seed that would die and produce fruit as a conqueror who would defeat Satan (Col. 2:14-15). The Cross would open the way of salvation for both Jews and Gentiles.

 

In His words and works, Jesus showed Israel the light, but they chose to walk in darkness. The praise of men meant more to them than the praise of God. Be careful what you do with His words because you will hear them again when you see the Savior.

 

People can only experience life and joy when they decide to die to their self-centered existence and give control over their lives to Jesus (Matt. 10:39; 16:24).

 

Jesus’ final hours were reserved for His disciples. Jesus spoke like an ambassador on a short but urgent assignment. His mission was to undo the irresistible, enslaving force of evil within humanity and save the world. This ends the account of Jesus’ ministry.

 

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