February 20, 2005
February 20, 2005 John 1:43-51
John 1:47-50 “When Jesus saw Nathaniel coming toward him, he said of him, "Here is truly an Israelite in whom there is no deceit!" Nathaniel asked him, "Where did you get to know me?" Jesus answered, "I saw you under the fig tree before Philip called you." Nathaniel replied, "Rabbi, you are the Son of God! You are the King of Israel!" Jesus answered, "Do you believe because I told you that I saw you under the fig tree? You will see greater things than these.”
How easy is it for you to believe something on blind faith? I don’t just mean taking someone at their word, but believing them when there is no sane reason to do so. It is only natural to want some sort of proof before we believe someone.
Now put yourself into Nathaniel’s place, you meet Jesus and he tells you exactly what you were doing yesterday. And to top it off he looks at you and makes a character assessment on the spot! And as unsettling as that is, Nathaniel believes Jesus is the Son of God and announces it long before Peter makes the same claim!
In our life with Christ, we are called to take many things on blind faith – without the benefit of solid proof. It is tough to do so but that is what we must do. And the promised reward is wonderful. A promise to see Christ in all His glory and be called children of God!
Loving God, we hear about you and we’re not sure. We’d like proof, but it isn’t easy to find. Help us when we step out in blind faith. Support us in your loving arms today and always. Amen.
John 1:47-50 “When Jesus saw Nathaniel coming toward him, he said of him, "Here is truly an Israelite in whom there is no deceit!" Nathaniel asked him, "Where did you get to know me?" Jesus answered, "I saw you under the fig tree before Philip called you." Nathaniel replied, "Rabbi, you are the Son of God! You are the King of Israel!" Jesus answered, "Do you believe because I told you that I saw you under the fig tree? You will see greater things than these.”
How easy is it for you to believe something on blind faith? I don’t just mean taking someone at their word, but believing them when there is no sane reason to do so. It is only natural to want some sort of proof before we believe someone.
Now put yourself into Nathaniel’s place, you meet Jesus and he tells you exactly what you were doing yesterday. And to top it off he looks at you and makes a character assessment on the spot! And as unsettling as that is, Nathaniel believes Jesus is the Son of God and announces it long before Peter makes the same claim!
In our life with Christ, we are called to take many things on blind faith – without the benefit of solid proof. It is tough to do so but that is what we must do. And the promised reward is wonderful. A promise to see Christ in all His glory and be called children of God!
Loving God, we hear about you and we’re not sure. We’d like proof, but it isn’t easy to find. Help us when we step out in blind faith. Support us in your loving arms today and always. Amen.
Contributed by W. Ed Griffith
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