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TODAY’S WORD…

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Nathanael asked,

“Can anything good come from that place?”

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“Come and see” replied Philip.

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– John 1:46 (TJB)

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REFLECTION…

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Today’s verse is from a conversation between two men,

one of whom, Philip, had just met Christ

and was, very excitedly, telling his friend Nathanael about this Jesus,

who hailed from the village of Nazareth.

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Nathanael was, typically, sceptical

and he scoffed sarcastically at what was, supposedly, “good news”.

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Philip’s reaction to all this, sets a wonderful example for all of us:

he presented a significant yet simple invitation to Nathanael:

"Come and see".

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In spite of being totally unconvinced,

Nathanael takes up his friend’s invitation

and goes and discovers the truth for himself!

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Whenever we are with someone

who, for whatever reason, does not know or acknowledge Jesus,

should the subject come up, we must not only be content with words.

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The knowledge of Jesus needs, above all, a living experience,

and inviting others to come along with us

and experience for themselves what we ourselves have experienced,

can be what will set them off on a wonderful, intimate and profound relationship with Jesus.

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PRAYER FOR TODAY…

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Lord Jesus, use me…to invite others to “come and see” You.

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