Today’s Reading: John 1:35-42
Hearing God’s Voice for Today:
“What are you seeking?…Come and you will see.”
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Andrew and John (the writer of this Gospel) were two of John the Baptist’s disciples. But when John pointed out that Jesus was the Lamb of God who takes away the world’s sins, they started to follow him. Andrew and John spent the day with Jesus. As with any meaningful and personal friendship, you can’t really know Jesus unless you spend regular time with him.
During this time together, Jesus asked them a very important question to ponder. It was not just for them, but for you as well. “What are you seeking?” he asked. Everyone is seeking after something in life. What are you seeking? Fame? Popularity? Significance? Prestige? Influence?
Jesus then invited them to come and see. He invited them to explore his claims and teachings. He invited them to come and see true purpose in life.
Jesus did this because he knew that if someone truly tries to seek him, they will find him. Every spiritual seeker and skeptic who explores honestly who Jesus is will eventually discover the truth about him.
They will find him. They will enter into a personal relationship with him. They will find the true purpose of life.
What are you seeking in life? Has it completely filled the vacuum of your heart? Or has it left you feeling empty and purposeless?
When Andrew realized who Jesus was, he excitedly found his brother Cephas to tell him whom he’d discovered. He introduced Cephas to the Lord, who saw his future and knew his faith would become the bedrock of his church. Jesus didn’t see who Cephas was, but who he’d become. He renamed him Peter, the rock. He knew his glorious destiny. And he used Peter to change the world.
When you find Jesus, you can’t wait to tell others about him. You know you’ve found life’s purpose in him. You want others to know him as well.
Today, continue to come to Jesus with all your burdens. Continue to seek him with all your heart. Continue to pursue his purpose for you.
Know that Jesus doesn’t see your present messiness. He sees your future. It is filled with hope! He sees you as a rock of faith, someone who can influence countless others for him. He sees you as a world-changer for him. See yourself as Jesus sees you.
Don’t ever doubt it. It’s true! Jesus wants to give you a great future and hope.
Just make sure you always come and seek after Jesus—his kingdom and righteousness. Everything else will be naturally added to you.
[from “Hearing the Voice of God” by Pastor David Chadwick, Moments of Hope Church, Charlotte, NC]