Jesus replied, “The time has come for the Son of Man to receive glory. What I’m about to tell you is true. Unless a grain of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains only one seed. But if it dies, it produces many seeds. Anyone who loves their life will lose it.(John 12:23-25)
I had a weekend of disappointments and losses. Plans for a weekend full of activity and excitement ended up with very different results, yet beneficial all the same. You see, some times losses are the best thing that can happen in one's life!
Jesus was hinting at His pending death here in John 12. As with a dead seed which takes root in fertile soil, we too must allow the losses in life to take root in our soul and allow God to grow good fruit from it. Rather than waddle in sorrow, seek His wisdom on how to grow!
Whether it is a planned activity that was cancelled, lost friendships, or even a loss in sports, sometimes losses can be turned into big gains. This weekend plans were redirected, yet we realized it was for the best. The plans we made were not in our best interests. People that disappointed us drew us closer together. Even the loss by my favorite team may just teach them to work even harder in practice for future games!
What is God teaching you through loss? We can choose to get better or get worse . . . .
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