...these, because I am going to the Father." How could we ever do greater things than Jesus? In and of ourselves it would be impossible, but by the power of the Holy Spirit that lives within us as Christians, all things are possible to them who believe in Jesus. With that being said, Jesus was not saying we would do greater miracles than He did, but more miracles; greater in quantity not quality.

The book of Acts gives us accounts of a great number of miracles, but none surpassed those of Jesus Himself. Therefore, we conclude that Jesus meant greater in quantity not quality.

The Church collectively is viewed as performing "greater things" or "greater works" through individual believers.

God wants to bless His church in every way. The way we can as individuals be blessed and thrive in this new year is to obey God's Word in Matthew 6:33 "But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you." Another scripture verse that will help us to thrive in this new year is Proverbs 22:4 that says, "By humility and the fear of the Lord are riches and honor and life." Jesus said in John 14:13, "And whatever you ask in My name, that I will do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son." He also said in John 10:10b "...I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly."

So, do you want to thrive in 2025?

Then, Love God, Love People, and Live it Daily,

Have a happy and blessed New Year,

Pastor TJ Kroll