John’s disciples had heard his teaching. When they finally saw Jesus, they knew they needed more from Him. It’s like that for us, especially new believers. When we start to realize we can know Jesus personally, as well as learn from Scripture, our lives start to have a new and fresh meaning. It’s like turning the light on in a room that had only been half-lit. We want more of the light.
For some, that light can be intimidating because it exposes the darkness of our sin. We can get comfortable and begin to overlook our sinful behaviors, telling ourselves we’re not “that bad.” Before we know it, our human tendencies have separated us from the love of Jesus. Having a daily dose of Scripture becomes the reminder we need to keep our focus on Jesus. Continue reading “John 1:35-51 – Come and See!”
