Thursday, January 25, 2018
John 1:45-46 Philip found Nathanael and told him, "We have found the one Moses wrote about in the Law, and about whom the prophets also wrote--Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph." "Nazareth! Can anything good come from there?" Nathanael asked. "Come and see," said Philip.
INVITE OTHERS TO COME AND SEE
It's worth noting the approach Philip used in witnessing to his friend Nathanael about the Savior. Notice, he didn't try to argue points of doctrine with Nathanael or try to win him over to the Lord by using logical reasonings. He simply extended an invitation to his friend to "come and see" Jesus, trusting that the Holy Spirit would use the words of the Savior which Nathanael would hear to produce the desired effect in his heart.
This is a helpful tip for us to keep in mind in our witnessing efforts. When we share the Gospel with friends and acquaintances, let us be encouraged to simply lay the truths of Scripture upon their hearts, especially the central truth of the Lamb of God who takes away the world’s sin. Let us invite others to "come and see" Jesus by reading their Bibles and by joining us in hearing His Word preached at church.
Then let us step back and allow the Spirit to work, knowing that what Isaiah the prophet predicted would happen WILL happen (according to the Lord's timetable and His heavenly wisdom): "Gentiles shall come to your light and kings to the brightness of your rising" (Isaiah 60:3), People will be brought into the Church through faith in Jesus' name. "The multitude of camels shall cover your land, the dromedaries of Midian and Ephah; all those from Sheba shall come; they shall bring gold and incense, and they shall proclaim the praises of the Lord" (Isaiah 61:2-3). Many will be led by the Gospel to trust in Him as their Savior and to worship Him joyfully.
