YOU WERE MADE FOR MORE

Raise the dead? Walk on water? Feed thousands with a few loaves? If you had been one of the disciples sitting at Jesus’ feet when He said, “You will do even greater works than these,” your jaw would have dropped. How could ordinary people possibly top the miracles of the Son of God? But that’s precisely what Jesus said in John 14:12-14:

Whoever believes in me will do the works I have been doing, and they will do even greater things than these, because I am going to the Father.

The idea that we could be part of something greater than miracles feels ridiculous.

Wait—greater things? Really? Most of us drag through life barely keeping up—paying bills, replying to emails, managing stress, and juggling schedules. We wake up tired and go to bed wondering if we’ve made any real difference at all. The idea that we could be part of something greater than miracles feels ridiculous. But Jesus was talking to ordinary people—just like us—caught in the routines of life.

He was inviting His followers into a Spirit-empowered life marked by purpose, courage, and eternal impact. What if your everyday, ordinary life was meant to carry the weight of the extraordinary? What if the greater things weren’t reserved for special Christians, but for you?

Yes. But not greater in terms of raw supernatural power—after all, Jesus raised the dead. Instead, greater in reach, in scale, and lasting impact. Jesus’ earthly ministry was powerful, but it was limited to a specific region and time. But when He ascended to the Father, He sent the Holy Spirit, unleashing the power of God into the lives of every believer, everywhere. That changed everything.

Peter, who denied even knowing Jesus several times, stood up on the day of Pentecost and boldly preached the gospel, and 3,000 people decided to follow Christ. The disciples, who, except for John, all ran and hid on the night of Jesus' arrest, fearlessly proclaimed His resurrection, and the "Good News" began to move like wildfire, crossing borders, cultures and generations. What Jesus did in one place, His followers—empowered by the Spirit—would now do around the world.

The “greater works” Jesus spoke of are not just healings or signs, but the eternal transformation of hearts. Healing the body is fantastic. But leading someone to everlasting life —that’s a miracle that surpasses all others. And Jesus wasn’t done. He added: “I will do whatever you ask in my name, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son.”

Brook, who serves with SEND International in Spain, recently wrote this:

In Spain, especially among the youth, there is a great need for more discipleship, both spiritually and practically. Spiritually, young people need guidance and support as they grow in their faith. But there is also a practical need: we need more people who are willing to step in and walk alongside them. The youth in Spain are hungry to be discipled, but there are not enough individuals willing to invest in their lives.

What Brook describes is precisely what Jesus was talking about—ordinary believers

doing greater works through intentional obedience and Spirit-filled love.

We don’t need to be superhuman. We need to be surrendered. Greater things happen when ordinary people are filled with an extraordinary God.

That’s not a formula—it’s an invitation. To respond to His heart, His mission, and His will. It means saying, “Lord, do through me whatever brings You glory.”

So, how do we put this into practice?

• Surrender your entire life to Jesus without reservation.

• Pray boldly for significant breakthroughs, led by the Holy Spirit.

• Act with faith, courage, and compassion—even when it’s inconvenient.

• Serve—step up and invest your life in someone else’s growth.

• Share the Gospel every chance the Spirit gives you—because someone’s eternity could depend on it.

We don’t need to be superhuman. We need to be surrendered. Greater things happen when ordinary people are filled with an extraordinary God. Don’t hold back. Believe. Pray. Step out. Jesus still works wonders—and He wants to work through US!