It Just Doesn't Matter

“Truly, truly, I say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains alone; but if it dies, it bears much fruit. Whoever loves his life loses it, and whoever hates his life in this world will keep it for eternal life.” (John 12:24–25)

Why is it always about dying? Why do I always have to hate this life and the world? Because Jesus provides an eternal perspective of the kingdom. What happens in this world just is not that important anymore. People like you or not, it just doesn't matter. You have all kinds of stuff or not, it just doesn't really matter. Your popular or not, it really doesn't matter. These things are no longer of importance because this world is but a blink in my existence. 

Jesus goes on to say "if anyone serves me, let him follow me". Really, follow Him where.. TO THE CROSS PEOPLE!!! That's right! In order to serve Jesus you must be willing to DIE! Oh, it just got serious up in here didn't it. Remember, whether you live or die, it just doesn't matter. When the seed dies, it bears much fruit.. So die and then go and bear fruit worthy of repentance.

Pastor Patrick