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Christ in Our Home

John 1:43-51

Second Sunday after Epiphany

You will see greater things than these. (v. 50)

When was the last time you experienced something so compelling that you couldn’t help but share it with others? We talk about sporting events in this way, or a great vacation to a faraway place, or a really good book we’ve read. The question is: Can we also find the words and enthusiasm to describe our relationship with Jesus like this?

Three little words in the Gospel of John encapsulate this idea: “Come and see” (v. 46). With that invitation, Jesus pulled Andrew and Simon from their nets; now with that invitation, Philip convinces Nathanael that this new rabbi from Nazareth is worth checking out.

For John, pointing to Jesus is the heart of discipleship. We call it “testimony.” We invite people to come and see Jesus when we describe how our hearts were touched by an unexpected moment of grace, or when we give witness to an extravagant act of generosity. The stories we tell change lives. They inspire action. And they might even lead to transformation.

Thank you, God, for those who have pointed me to Jesus. Give me courage to do the same for others. Amen.
Prayer concern: New believers in the faith

1 Samuel 3:1-10 [11-20]; Psalm 139:1-6, 13-18; 1 Corinthians 6:12-20
     
Writers for January: Fred Fritz (January 1–15), Shelley Cunningham (January 16–31)

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