Sunday Readings: 1 Samuel 3.3-10, 19; 1 Corinthians 6.13-15, 17-20; John 1.35-42.
John the Baptist stood with two of his disciples looking intently at Jesus walking by. John said, “See, the lamb of God.” The two disciples heard what John said and followed Jesus. Noticing that they were following him, Jesus turned around and said to them, “What do you seek?” They asked, “Teacher, where do you stay?” Jesus answered, “Come and see.” They went and saw where he was staying and remained with him that day (John 1.35-39).
John’s gospel calls us today into the same transforming relationship with Jesus that Andrew experiences. In this simple scene Jesus calls us to come, see, and stay with him. The few hours Andrew and his friend stay with Jesus changes their lives. Afterward Andrew immediately tells his brother Peter that he has found the messiah. Encountering the holy in Jesus impels Andrew to mission, to invite others to find out who Jesus is.
Jesus’ disciples stay with him as he heals, teaches, and models how to live. They follow him through misunderstanding, bewilderment. Staying with Jesus on the journey of discipleship invites us to abide in the lasting love and life of God.
- What do you hear about Jesus that makes you want to learn more?