A DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT by Pastor Phil
For today’s devotional thought I have selected several verses that all share something in common. Please take the time to read each passage asking yourself what they all have in common.
Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother, was one of the two who heard what John had said and who had followed Jesus. The first thing Andrew did was to find his brother Simon and tell him, “We have found the Messiah” (that is, the Christ). And he brought him to Jesus. John 1:40-42
Philip, like Andrew and Peter, was from the town of Bethsaida. Philip found Nathanael and told him, “We have found the one Moses wrote about in the Law, and about whom the prophets also wrote—Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph.”
“Nazareth! Can anything good come from there?” Nathanael asked.
“Come and see,” said Philip. John 1:44-46
While Jesus was having dinner at Matthew’s house, many tax collectors and sinners came and ate with him and his disciples. Matthew 9:10
Then, leaving her water jar, the woman went back to the town and said to the people, “Come, see a man who told me everything I ever did. Could this be the Messiah?” They came out of the town and made their way toward him.
John 4:28-30
The following day (Peter) arrived in Caesarea. Cornelius was expecting them and had called together his relatives and close friends. Acts 10:24
Did you notice the recurring theme? If not, read them again.
Did you ever wonder how 5,000 people showed up to listen to Jesus when there was no internet, radio, tv, telephone, newspaper, or billboard?
One person told another, who told another, who told…
On Sunday, our hearts were warmed as we were able to open up to one service and see everyone together worshiping God. It was marvelous. And last night the Baby Boomers got together for a cook out. We had a blast eating, playing, meeting new people and learning fun new things about each other.
As we reopen and reconnect with each other, let’s also open our doors and our hearts to new people. Pass the word. Invite one person, or a dozen to “Come and see.”
And if you find yourself embarrassed for some reason to invite someone to your church, ask yourself why. Is there something about our church that is uninviting? If so, let us know. We need to fix it.
Or maybe it’s just you who is holding back from inviting others. If so, ask yourself what holds you back and ask God to give you the courage to overcome it. After all, if your friend knew about something that would be a great blessing to your life, wouldn’t you want them to invite you?
