Jesus Is Lifted Up

"And when I am lifted up from the earth, I shall draw all to myself." - John 12:32



When Jesus first said these words, He was referring to His death on the cross - when He was lifted up, crucified, He drew all people into His mercy by dying for us. If you're like me, there are people who you know and love that need to accept Jesus' mercy, but it's the last thing they'll ever pay attention to. Give them up to Jesus. During each sacrifice of the Mass, Jesus is lifted up again when the priest consecrates the bread and wine into the body and blood of Christ. At that moment when the body is raised into the air by the priest, offer the lives of those you love to Jesus, those you worry about and those who you know need God so much. It doesn't matter how lost they are, our God is so much bigger than their disbelief. When Jesus is lifted up, you have all the power of God right there before you.



Today's Prayer:

Lord Jesus, thank You for the ultimate sacrifice of dying on the cross for our sins. I ask that You keep Your promise of drawing all souls to You when You're lifted up above the earth and have mercy on those who need to believe in You. In Your Name we pray, amen.