~~~ 1 John 3: 11-21 ~~~ Psalm 100 ~~~ John 1:43-51
Jesus wastes no time in seeking out a small group to assist in his ministry.
At the risk of sounding biased, Jesus acted as a typical male.
I have a problem that needs to be solved now.
He wastes no time in getting together his small band of disciples.
He knew he had much to teach them in a very short time.
He wisely went out and chose men from various walks of life...
He sought out fishermen, siblings, tax collectors, friends of friends.
In three years Jesus was able to lay the foundation for what we believe today.
That is amazing!
Did Nathanael believe because Jesus saw him
or did he believe because Jesus knew things about him?
When Philip tells Nathanael about Jesus he expresses his doubt.
“Can anything good come from Nazareth?”
Yet his curiosity gets the better of him and he sneaks up
into a tree for a better view.
How many times have you experienced something profound
as a result of your curiosity?
I attended a healing service once out of curiosity
where I was surprised at what happened.
It was a very moving experience that I was not expecting.
Philip encourages Nathanael to "Come and see".
He actually listens to Philip,
which says something about their relationship.
Sometimes it is the invitation of someone who cares about you
that is the catalyst for your into action.
Everything is at God's disposal when he wants to reach you.
Nothing is wasted when Jesus is at work in your heart.
Jesus sees the heart of Nathanael saying,
“Here is a true child of Israel.
There is no duplicity in him.”
There is no duplicity in him.”
There is no duplicity in him...
what you see with Nathanael is what you get.
He is open and honest.
He knows nothing of what today would be viewed as 'politically correct'.
Jesus wants your whole being he is not concerned
about what is 'politically correct' or not.
Would Jesus say no duplicity exists in you?
Sit with that thought a moment today during your prayer time.
Jesus is still extending invitations
to come walk with him today...thousands of years later.
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