"Lift Him Up"

"And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto me." John 12:32

You have an assignment today-- lift Jesus up. Lift Him up in your home, on your job, in your school, in the marketplace, wherever you find yourself. Lift Him up by telling others about His glorious saving power. Lift Him up by telling them that Jesus is their answer, a firm foundation upon which to build their lives, He is Healer, Deliverer, their hope. Lift Him up by telling them that He loves them and paid a price for them. Lift Him up by bearing the fruit of the Spirit- love, joy, peace, etc. Lift Him up by having a Christ-like attitude. Lift Him up by walking in love, mercy and forgiveness. Lift Him up by being kind to one another. Lift Him up by giving your employer your best on your job. Lift Him up by treating your children with kindness. Lift Him up by preferring others. Lift Him up through your speech- let your words be edifying, bring life, seasoned with grace, not cruel, bitter, profane or hateful.

You also lift Him up by giving Him praise, honor and glory. Lift Him up by acknowledging Him in all your ways- by giving Him first place, the preeminence in your life and every decision. Lift Him up by reading His word and applying it to your life- to every situation you find yourself in.

As we lift Jesus up people will be drawn to Him. The opposite is true, if we don't lift Him up they won't. We have been given a great commission and how can we possibly fulfill it if we aren't lifting Jesus up?

Have a great day. Lift Jesus up by being a reflection of who He is in word and deed.