SPRING FORTH NOW 2025

Monday, October 27, 2025

The Pharisees therefore said among themselves, Perceive ye how ye prevail nothing? behold, the world is gone after him.  And there were certain Greeks among them that came up to worship at the feast: The same came therefore to Philip, which was of Bethsaida of Galilee, and desired him, saying, Sir, we would see Jesus. Philip cometh and telleth Andrew: and again Andrew and Philip tell Jesus.  And Jesus answered them, saying, The hour is come, that the Son of man should be glorified. Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except a corn of wheat fall into the ground and die, it abideth alone: but if it die, it bringeth forth much fruit. He that loveth his life shall lose it; and he that hateth his life in this world shall keep it unto life eternal. If any man serve me, let him follow me; and where I am, there shall also my servant be: if any man serve me, him will my Father honour.

John 12:19-26

When people said, “We would see Jesus,” He answered with the picture of a seed—small, ordinary, placed in the soil so new life can grow. Real sight learns this rhythm: life multiplies when we loosen our grip, choose service over status, and let love take the lead. As we pray, “Lord, I Want To See,” watch for Hidden Manna—a calmer heart, a clearer next step, a quiet courage to do the good that’s in front of you. Let today’s vision be simple and specific: yield a preference, give honest thanks, forgive a slight, or share credit you could keep. Much of the work happens unseen, but the Father honors those who follow Jesus in these small, faithful ways. By evening, notice where something new has begun—peace where anxiety stood, strength where hesitation lived—and carry that nourishment into tomorrow.