Drawn by a Cross

32And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto me. 33This he said, signifying what death he should die. John 12:32-33

This is an amazing passage that is misused by many believers. We say in our churches if we speak about Christ then He will draw all men to Himself. Our words about Christ does not draw alone. Our sacrificial lives in Christ draws men to come to Jesus Christ. Jesus Christ wants the world to see what He has done for them. He wants men to come back to God. So Jesus Christ was lifted up from the earth; hung on a cross at Calvary so that whoever believes on Him shall not perish but have everlasting life.

1I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. 2And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God. Romans 12:1-2

Jesus our example wants to perform the same act in us. We might not die on a physical cross like He did but we must die daily so that the life of Christ can be seen through us. I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me. Galatians 2:20

When our lives are lifted up in sacrifice unto God then our lives through our death can draw men to God. We must take up our cross and follow Him. What is the cross for? And they that are Christ's have crucified the flesh with the affections and lusts. Galatians 5:24 It is for us to crucify our flesh so that God's spirit may resurrect us to a newness of life in Him. Knowing this, that our old man is crucified with him, that the body of sin might be destroyed, that henceforth we should not serve sin. Romans 6:6 People will not be drawn to God through words but through a life that exhibits the love of God. Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13

In this day let us turn to God and allow Him to align us to His will. We are destined for greatness and there is nothing greater than laying down our lives so that others may see Christ and live. Let us decrease so that Christ can increase and He will draw the all men/women back to God. God bless you.