John 14:11

John 14:11 says. Believe me, that I am in the Father, and the Father in Me: or else believe Me for the very works sake.  Jesus began to discuss His works and the works of His followers.  Even if they did not fully understand Jesus' relationship to the Father, they could not deny His works.  No ordinary man could give sight to the blind, cause the lame to walk, or raise the dead.  The miracles that Jesus performed were not just a witness to the world, but to His disciples especially.  Even if the world does not recognize the work of God through His followers today, we certainly must if we are truly His followers.  Verse twelve adds, Verily, verily I say unto you, he that believeth on Me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto My Father.  So, does that mean that ordinary men and women will do greater works than Jesus did?  No, it means that through the power of the Holy Spirit, Who came when Jesus was crucified, will do greater works through ordinary people.  The notable exception is salvation.  Jesus alone could do this work.  We also must realize that all is done in the will of God for the glory of God.  Verse thirteen continues, And whatsoever ye shall ask in My name, that I will do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son.  I believe people often misinterpret this verse to mean we can ask anything of God through the use of the name of Jesus and as His people, and He will give it to us.  Adding in Jesus name to the end of a prayer does not mean we are asking in submission to His will.  If we are truly asking in His name, it will be that we live in obedience to Him.  Verse fourteen concludes, If ye shall ask anything in My name, I will do it.  These verses lead many to a name it and claim it religion. The reason that is not what it says is that when we ask in His name, we are asking in total obedience to His will and leadership, and it will always be for the glory of God.