DISCIPLESHIP THOUGHT

When Jesus says in this week’s text, “Come and see” to his prospective disciples, he does so at the beginning of his ministry, the beginning of the great, life-changing adventure for his disciples. These prospective disciples wanted to know about Jesus, who he was, where he was staying. They wanted to understand more about him and his ministry. In inviting these prospective disciples to come and see, the gospel is inviting all readers to do the same, and in some ways, the rest of the gospel is the playing out of that coming and seeing. We see the love and generosity of God everywhere if we open our eyes. God’s love is extravagant. Our world is filled with grace. May we live with generosity and grace sharing the love we have received with others.

In what ways can we make our communities of faith places that invite and encourage people to come and see?