March 11: Come and See
Scripture
"The next day Jesus decided to go to Galilee. He found Philip and said to him, 'Come, follow me.' Philip was from Bethsaida, Andrew and Peter’s hometown. Philip went to look for Nathanael and told him, 'We have found the very person Moses and the prophets wrote about! His name is Jesus, the son of Joseph from Nazareth.' 'Nazareth!' exclaimed Nathanael. 'Can anything good come from Nazareth?' 'Come and see for yourself,' Philip replied." —John 1:43-46 (NLT)
"Come and see." Such simple words, yet so powerful. Philip didn’t try to argue with Nathanael or convince him with clever reasoning. Instead, he extended a simple invitation: "Come and see for yourself." The invitation to follow Jesus often begin this way, with a personal encounter rather than an argument.
Notice that Philip had just met Jesus himself, but he immediately felt compelled to share his experience. His enthusiasm was contagious, and even Nathanael’s skepticism couldn't temper it. There's something deeply authentic about Philip’s approach. He didn’t feel the need to have all the answers; he simply invited Nathanael into an encounter with Jesus.
Too often, we feel the pressure of needing perfect answers before we share our faith or invite others into our spiritual journey. But Philip’s example frees us from that expectation. Being a disciple isn’t about having everything figured out. It’s about following Jesus.
As followers of Jesus today, we carry that same invitation: "Come and see." Our lives can become a window into the Kingdom of God. A way for others to get a glimpse of His grace, truth, and transforming presence. We don’t need to convince anyone; we just need to keep walking with Jesus and keep inviting others to join us along the way.
Reflection
1. Have you hesitated to invite others to "come and see" Jesus because you felt you didn't have all the answers?
2. Who in your life could you invite to experience Jesus through your story or by joining you in a community of faith?
3. How can your daily interactions reflect the invitation to "come and see" Jesus?
Prayer
Pray that God would give you the courage and opportunity to invite someone to "come and see" Jesus this week. Ask Him to help you trust in the simplicity and power of His presence rather than relying on your own ability.
