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. John 14:12

Have you ever wondered: Where are the “greater works” that God has made possible for His children? What must we do to walk in them?

Many will say that faith is the issue; the lack thereof. The greater works are for all who believe in Jesus. So, what then do we make of the faith of a mustard seed moving a mountain?

Are those that claim to believe simply deceived about their faith? Or, is something else contributing to our lack of greater works?

As we explore this possibility, keep in mind that God is raising up Christians in the workplace to be disciple makers and transformation agents – to lead others into this life. Furthermore, Jesus has given pastors and teachers, as gifts to the church, to encourage and equip them for this ministry.

So, how does a leader in the workplace (and the pastors/teachers leading them) become transformation agents?

But we all, with unveiled face, beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory, just as by the Spirit of the Lord. 2Corinthians 3:18

And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God. Romans 12:2

No one can be an agent of transformation without first experiencing the transformative work of the Holy Spirit, through the renewal of their mind.

Many times, the gap between our hearing and doing greater works exists because we do not participate with the Holy Spirit in His renewal work. Consequently, the faith that comes from the word of God gets stuck in our hearts, failing to come alive in the greater works of faith.

So, how do we actively participate with our Transformer – the Holy Spirit?

The answer is found in the Greek word logizomai.

Logizomai is an accounting term, meaning to record something in a journal – to balance the books. It is used 44 times in the New Testament. Here are some passages to help with our understanding:

Likewise you also, reckon yourselves to be dead indeed to sin, but alive to God in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 6:11

For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us. Romans 8:18

When I was a child, I spoke as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child; but when I became a man, I put away childish things. 1Corinthians 13:11

Spiritual reckoning is the process of making true for me what God says is true – balancing my mind with His. It is laying hold of the mind of Christ, for the greater works He has promised.

Consider this:
Logizomai is a great word study. Why not invite a few workplace leaders to search it out with you? What a great way to introduce them to their calling as transformation agents! Let me know how I can help.

Humbly yours and forever His,