"Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except a corn of wheat fall into the ground and die, it abideth alone: but if it die, it bringeth forth much fruit."
— John 12:24
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John 12:24 presents words Jesus spoke just before the cross. As Passover approached and even Greeks sought Him, His disciples expected glory at last. Yet Jesus spoke of a different kind of glory—life through death, abundance through surrender.
The parable of the grain draws spiritual truth from nature itself. When a seed falls to earth, its shell breaks, losing its form completely. Yet without that death, new life cannot grow. Jesus declared that He Himself is that grain of wheat.
This word is also a calling to us. In verse 25, Jesus continues: "Whoever loves their life will lose it." The fasting and discipline of Lent embody this spirituality of the grain. When we bury our desires, our plans, our comfort in the earth, God's life grows within us.
It is frightening to let something die. But the grain of wheat promises: after death, there will surely be much fruit.
🙏 Today's Prayer
Lord, we praise You as the grain of wheat that fell to the earth and died on the cross, bearing much fruit. Grant us the courage to bury our selfishness and greed, to let go of what we are reluctant to surrender, and to let Your life grow in that space. Lead us into a fruitful life. We pray in Jesus' name. Amen.
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