Philip found Nathanael and said to him, "We have found him of whom Moses in the Law and also the prophets wrote, Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph." Nathanael said to him, "Can anything good come out of Nazareth?" Philip said to him,"Come and see." {Verses 45-46}
Philip knew they had found the Messiah and shared it with Nathanael. But just like many of us today, Nathanael doubted. Nazareth was a small, insignificant town and Nathanael questioned whether the Messsiah would come from it. I love, love, love how Philip responded to Nathanael's question: "Come and see." Come Nathanael, see for yourself! Come friends, see for yourself! Come those who doubt, see for yourself! I love that Philip didn't try to explain to him, or prove in his own words. Instead, he said, come and see.
Often times we try in our own words to prove Jesus to people, explain his existence, defend His authority. Many times, our words just mess it up. Instead, is there a way we can say to our unbelieving friends, "Come and see"? What about an invite to church, small group, Bible Study? What about challenging them to read a Gospel, trusting that Jesus would reveal Himself to them?
As believers we are called to proclaim repentance and forgiveness to all nations that those receive Him would become children of God. I encourage you to ask God, who do you want me to share this with? Then wait for God's timing, approach that person and say, "Come and see!" How awesome it is to witness others seeing Jesus become real to them. What a blessing it will be to be apart of His saving grace!
~Leanne~
Often times we try in our own words to prove Jesus to people, explain his existence, defend His authority. Many times, our words just mess it up. Instead, is there a way we can say to our unbelieving friends, "Come and see"? What about an invite to church, small group, Bible Study? What about challenging them to read a Gospel, trusting that Jesus would reveal Himself to them?
As believers we are called to proclaim repentance and forgiveness to all nations that those receive Him would become children of God. I encourage you to ask God, who do you want me to share this with? Then wait for God's timing, approach that person and say, "Come and see!" How awesome it is to witness others seeing Jesus become real to them. What a blessing it will be to be apart of His saving grace!
~Leanne~
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