COME AND SEE
They said to Him,
“Rabbi… where are You staying?”
He said to them, “Come and see.”
They came and saw where He was staying,
and remained with Him that day.”
John 1:38b – 39
Simply talking about the Christian pilgrimage is not sufficient. Instead, we must actually set out on the journey. While we can spend many hours debating and discussing issues related to the Christian life, the truth is talking and debating mean little if we never actually step out and follow Christ. It is time for us to come and see!
ANDREW
For generations, the nation of Israel had pondered about 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. Then, suddenly, he was face to face with the One he had 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 questions 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. As he walked with Jesus, Andrew watched Jesus heal the sick, teach God’s wisdom, and demonstrate God’s power. Andrew not only learned about God; he actually experienced Him!
As you pray today, think about what it might be like to be standing at a crossroads with Jesus. As glorious and wonderful as that will be, you might also find yourself full of 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.” Are you ready to walk with Him? Are you ready to come and see? As you walk daily with Him, Jesus will answer your questions, and you will discover far more than you even knew to ask. Amen!
Source:
“Experiencing God Day-By-Day; The Devotional and Journal”, by Henry T. Blackaby and Richard Blackaby ©1997. Entry January 24.
Additional Reading:
Daily Reliance
Earnestly Seeking Him
Fresh Encounters With Christ