Our reading today is John 1:35-39, 43
The next day John was there again with two of his disciples. When he saw Jesus walking by, he said, “Look, the Lamb of God!” And when the two disciples heard him say this, they followed Jesus.
Jesus turned and saw them following. “What do you want?” He asked.
They said to Him, “Rabbi” (which means Teacher), “where are You staying?”
“Come and see,” He replied.
The next day Jesus decided to set out for Galilee. Finding Philip, He told him, “Follow Me.”
In this text, two curious disciples trail behind the Lamb of God. Jesus doesn’t ignore the hesitant footsteps. He turns. He sees. He speaks.They don’t know what to say, so they ask, “Where are You staying?” Not a theological question. Not a request for proof. Just a desire to be near Him.
And Jesus? He doesn’t hand them a map or a manual. He simply says, “Come and see.”
That’s how faith begins—not with answers, but with presence. Not with certainty, but with invitation. Jesus notices the seeker, even when the seeking is clumsy. He welcomes the heart that longs to be close.
Then, in verse 43, He finds Philip and says, “Follow Me.” No prerequisites. No resume. Just a call to walk with Him.
This is the rhythm of grace: Jesus sees, invites, and leads. He doesn’t demand perfection—He offers Himself. He calls you to follow Him.
I’m Lonnie Davis, and these are thoughts worth thinking.