Come and See (John 1:38-39)
Dear Members of the Our Savior Lutheran Church Email Prayer Chain,

COME AND SEE

Turning around, Jesus saw them following and asked, "What do you want?" They said, "Rabbi" (which means Teacher), "where are you staying?" "Come," he replied, "and you will see." So they went and saw where he was staying, and spent that day with him. –John 1:38-39 

There comes a time for each of us when merely talking about the Christian pilgrimage is not sufficient. We must actually set out on the journey! We can spend many hours debating and discussing issues related to the Christian life, but this means little if we never actually step out and follow Christ! 

For generations the nation of Israel had pondered and predicted the coming of the Messiah. Perhaps no topic garnered more discussion among Jews than the nature and work of the Messiah. Andrew had listened to John the Baptist and had heard of the coming Messiah. Now suddenly he was face-to-face with the One he yearned to see! Andrew’s mind was filled with questions he longed to ask. Instead of entering into a theological dialogue with Andrew, however, Jesus turned and began to walk. Andrew’s question would not be answered by discussion alone but by walking with Him. 

Christianity is not a set of teachings to understand. It is a Person to follow. It is a relationship. As he walked with Jesus, Andrew watched Him heal the sick, teach God’s wisdom, and demonstrate God’s power. Andrew not only learned about God; he actually experienced Him! 

Moments will come when you stand at a crossroads with your Lord. You will have a hundred questions for Him. Rather than answering the questions one by one, Jesus may say, “Put on your shoes, step out onto the road, and follow Me.” As you walk daily with Him, Jesus will answer your questions, and you will discover far more than you even knew to ask.

REFLECTIONS

What was your motive for initially following Jesus? What were the circumstances that led you to do so? How much did you know about Him?
About what in your life may God be asking you to “Put on your shoes, step out onto the road, and follow Me”?
What is one way you can follow Jesus more closely in the coming week?

PRAYER REQUESTS -- Week of March 30, 2008

FOR THOSE WHO LOOK TO THE LORD FOR HEALING

Jennifer Nickel           [daughter-in-law of Paul & Linda Nickel] Hospitalized with health concerns
Shirley Gregory          Hospitalized with health concerns
Dolly Martin               Suffering from a kidney infection

FOR THE WORK OF THE CHURCH:

Now that we have gone through EXPERIENCING GOD and SiMPly Listening To God, please pray that God would make it clear as to how and in what direction(s) we are to move forward in building His kingdom. 

May the God of peace, who through the blood of the eternal covenant brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep, equip you with everything good for doing his will, and may he work in us what is pleasing to him, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen. --Hebrews 13:20-21

In Christ,
Paul Nickel
Director of Christian Education
Our Savior Lutheran Church
 

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