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Daily Devotion: John 1:39-42

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John 1:39-42    "He saith unto them, Come and see. They came and saw where he dwelt, and abode with him that day: for it was about the tenth hour."

Today's thoughts are taken from the answer given by Jesus when the two disciples of John the Baptist asked, "Where dwellest thou?" Notice this is a two way conversation between the Lord and these two men.  Jesus: "What seek ye?"  Disciples: "Where dwellest thou?" Jesus: "Come and see."

As I break down the conversation in this manner, I can see the prompting of the Lord when I pray and the interaction between the two parties. Jesus prompted the men to make their request by asking, "What are you looking for?" Would they have responded with their question if He had not initiated the conversation? I'm not sure. But I'm thankful that our Lord did draw them to seek. 'We want to know more about you, where you dwell, how you think, how you respond, how you deal with others.' We want to know you!  Jesus said, "Come and see."

Their response was wonderful. It was exactly the question that should have been asked by them. I look to the prophet Jeremiah: "Thus saith the LORD, Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty man glory in his might, let not the rich man glory in his riches:  (24)  But let him that glorieth glory in this, that he understandeth and knoweth me, that I am the LORD which exercise lovingkindness, judgment, and righteousness, in the earth: for in these things I delight, saith the LORD." (Jeremiah 9:23-24)  God's Word tells us that we can rejoice in learning more about our precious Lord. This search should be a life endeavor; for, how could we ever in this flesh think we have full knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ? There is no way our minds can comprehend the fullness of His grace and mercy; therefore, we should always seek to grow in our relationship with Him.  Jesus says, "Come and see."

Jesus drew them into the conversation. They responded with their desire. Jesus answered, "Come - and see." How is it that we can grow in our relationship?  It is through a daily walk with Him. It begins with prayer, "Lord, I want to know you more." Remember our study of Philippians? Paul made the statement he wanted to win Christ; that is, he wanted to constantly learn and grow in knowledge and experience. When we have that heartfelt desire, the Lord responds with open arms, "Come and see." Are you weary? Are you heavy hearted? Do you want to know the heart and mind of Christ in your circumstance? "Come and see." Are you burdened with struggles in life? Does it seem you just cannot get ahead? Do you want to know if Jesus really cares about your issues of life? "Come and see."  Do you have questions concerning spiritual matters because a situation did not conclude as you had hoped? Do you wonder if the Lord had forsaken you in that time? "Come and see."

Jesus did not place any pre-condition before we approach Him. He did not tell us to meet a certain standard and then He would communicate with us. No, He simply said, "Come unto me all ye who labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest."  When we have those questions concerning life, it just might be the Lord using those things to draw us unto Him.  "Come and see."

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