How does spending time with Jesus transform your understanding of His teachings? An Invitation to “Come and See” John 1:39 — “Come and you will see,” Jesus replied. So they went and saw where He was staying, and they spent that day with Him. It was about the tenth hour. Key Takeaways from the Verse • Jesus’ first interaction with potential disciples is a simple call to proximity, not a lecture. • Time—“they spent that day with Him”—precedes deep understanding. • The result of that shared day becomes the launchpad for lifelong discipleship (vv. 40-42). What Happens When You Stay with Jesus • Clarity replaces curiosity – The disciples move from calling Him “Rabbi” (v. 38) to proclaiming Him “Messiah” (v. 41). • Personal encounter turns information into conviction – Luke 24:32: “Were not our hearts burning within us as He talked with us on the road and opened the Scriptures to us?” • Character is reshaped by His presence – Acts 4:13: observers “recognized that they had been with Jesus.” • Purpose becomes participatory – Mark 3:14: “He appointed twelve … that they might be with Him and that He might send them out.” Scripture Threads that Show the Pattern • Abiding unlocks insight – John 15:4-5: abiding precedes fruitfulness. • Revelation grows with nearness – Psalm 119:18: “Open my eyes that I may behold wondrous things out of Your law.” • Ongoing reflection transforms the mind – 2 Corinthians 3:18: beholding the Lord’s glory we “are being transformed into the same image.” Practical Ways to “Come and See” Today • Read a Gospel slowly, picturing yourself beside Jesus; pause to note what He emphasizes. • Memorize short sayings of Christ (e.g., John 14:6; Matthew 11:28-30) and rehearse them during the day. • Schedule uninterrupted time—“that day with Him”—for prayerful listening, not just petition. • Gather with believers whose conversation centers on what Jesus is showing them in Scripture (Hebrews 10:24-25). Summing Up: Presence Precedes Perception The first disciples learned that sustained closeness to Jesus unlocked the full meaning of His words. Accepting His invitation to “come and see” still transforms us—from curious seekers into convinced, courageous witnesses who understand and live out His teachings with Spirit-given clarity. |
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