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Joy in Sharing the Gospel
In the Word
Philip said to him, "Come and see" (John 1:46b).
Of the Word
“Mommy, Mommy, come and see!” All mommies — and daddies, too — have dropped whatever they were doing to share the excitement of that moment. Whether it was a fuzzy caterpillar, the first fish caught, or a sunny yellow dandelion, the event had to be shared.
When Jesus found Philip, He said, “Follow me.” Philip was so impressed by Jesus that he told Nathanael that He was the One they had been waiting for! When Nathanael was unimpressed, Philip simply said, “Come and see.” (John 1:43–46) He could have debated, might have argued, but he simply extended the invitation. Today we may apply Philip’s words in two ways. First of all, what people have invited us to “Come and see”? Did Jesus use them to bring us closer to Him? Secondly, to whom can we lovingly say, “Come and see”? We are the tools the Master uses, just as He used Philip.
Walking with my Lord
Dear Lord, thank You for the people who have touched my life in positive ways. Thank You especially for those whose invitations and examples have helped me in my walk with You. Please help me to lovingly, boldly say, “Come and see.” Use me, Lord, to show Your love and spread Your joy. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
Mustard Seed: Living in Joy. Authors: Deaconess Betty Knapp, Irene Mensing, Myrna Lou Meyer, Margaret White. 24/30 ©2005, Revised 2025 Lutheran Women’s Missionary League, 801 Seminary Place Ste. L010, St. Louis, MO 63105. www.lwml.org
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