And I, if I am lifted up
from the earth, will draw all men to Myself.
John 12:32 New American Standard
Bible (NASB)
In this passage of scripture,
Jesus was foretelling His death, and the way He would die. He was signifying
not only that He would be killed, but that He would also be buried and rise
again. This statement is not an “if-maybe” but a promise. He did not doubt what
would happen, He knew, and we know as well, for it did happen. He died and was
buried and rose again. With that resurrection began a crusade, not a bloody,
tyrannical cause to kill those who didn’t convert, but a conquest of peace, a
journey to bring all the world to Himself, to make peace with all people. It
was out of love, not domination or hatred. Through His lifting up, He defeated
death and satan. Sin no longer has any power, death no longer is terrible, for
those who believe. Jesus is calling all who would hear to come to Him, to leave
behind their lives of sin and pain, to accept His sacrifice, to be at peace
with Him. Have you been drawn to Him? Have you listened to His call? Are you at
peace with Him?
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