“God has always been in the business of stretching people beyond what they think they can handle. Why? Because His plans are bigger than our limited perspective.”
— Rebecca Bracey
More Than We Imagine
“Most assuredly, I say to you, he who believes in Me, the works that I do he will do also; and greater works than these he will do, because I go to My Father. And whatever you ask in My name, that I will do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If you ask anything in My name, I will do it.” (John 14:12-14, NKJV)
Have you ever read those words and thought, “Surely, Jesus wasn’t talking about me?”
Maybe you’ve convinced yourself that this promise was only for the disciples, the early church, or those with a special calling. But here’s the truth—Jesus was talking to everyone who believes in Him. That includes you.
When Jesus said we would do greater works, He wasn’t just giving us something nice to think about. He was giving us an invitation to step into something far beyond our own abilities. But how often do we play it safe? How often do we shrink back, believing we’re unqualified or ill-equipped?
The problem isn’t that God’s vision is too big—it’s that our faith is often too small.
God’s Vision for Us is Bigger Than Our Own
Jesus didn’t come to earth just to show us who He was (though this is a monumental revelation) — He also came to show us who we are meant to be in Him.
Throughout Scripture, we see God using ordinary people to accomplish extraordinary things. He took fishermen and made them preachers. He took a tax collector and made him a writer. He took a persecutor of the church and turned him into a missionary who spread the gospel to the nations!
God has always been in the business of stretching people beyond what they think they can handle. Why? Because His plans are bigger than our limited perspective.
Too often, we allow fear, insecurity, or comparison to keep us from stepping into our calling. We believe lies of “I’m not spiritual enough.” “I don’t have what it takes.” “I’ll just mess it up.”
But what if we started believing what God says instead? What if we took Him at His word and trusted that His strength is made perfect in our weakness? The greater works Jesus spoke about aren’t about us—they’re about Him working through us.
The Power Isn’t Ours—And That’s the Point
If you’ve ever felt unqualified to do something for God, congratulations—you’re exactly the kind of person He wants to use.
The disciples weren’t theologians. They weren’t religious elites. They were just men who said yes to Jesus.
Before Jesus ascended to heaven, He told them, “But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.” (Acts 1:8)
That same power—the Holy Spirit—is within every believer today.
That means:
We just have to be available.
When we step out in faith, God meets us there. He equips us. He empowers us. He works through us in ways we could never manufacture on our own.
But the key is stepping out.
What Does “Greater Works” Look Like in Everyday Life?
Sometimes, when we hear “greater works,” we think only of miracles—healing the sick, raising the dead, signs and wonders. And while those are certainly part of it, Jesus’s words encompass so much more.
Greater works don’t always look spectacular. Sometimes, they look like simple acts of faithfulness (forgiving people that don’t deserve it, sharing the gospel, praying for someone in faith, trusting God even when you don’t have all the details). Every time you choose to obey God in the small things, you are opening up a window of opportunity to walk in the greater works Jesus spoke about.
Every time you say yes to Him, you are participating in the expansion of His Kingdom. Watch how He shows up in the small moments as well as the big miracles!
Conclusion: Our Role in God’s Story
Jesus didn’t invite us to be spectators—He called us to be participants.
The same Spirit that raised Jesus from the dead lives in you (Romans 8:11). You have been empowered, equipped, and called. The question is, will you believe it?
Will you step into the greater works God has planned for you?
Maybe it’s praying bold prayers for your family.
Maybe it’s stepping into a leadership role you’ve been afraid of.
Maybe it’s saying yes to something that seems impossible.
Whatever it is, know this: You are not alone. God has already gone before you. He has already prepared the way.
All He’s asking for is your yes.
Are you ready to step into the greater works He has for you?
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© Rebecca Bracey 2025
