Turning around, Jesus saw them following and asked, “What do you want?” They said, “Rabbi” (which means “Teacher”), “where are you staying?” “Come,” he replied, “and you will see.” So they went and saw where he was staying, and they spent that day with him. It was about four in the afternoon. John 1:38–39 (NIV)
As I read the first chapter of John today, I was challenged by Jesus’ words to the disciples who approached Him. I spend a lot of time asking Jesus to come into my life, my day, my activities. I tell Him about my goals and ask Him to bless them. In effect, I’m saying, “Come see what I’m up to and join me.”
But I often have things backward. These disciples asked Jesus where He was staying. Although they were speaking of a physical location, their question reminded me to ask this of Jesus in a metaphorical way. I can ask Him what He is focusing on that day, where He is “staying.”
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Is there a ministry at my church that is being prompted forward in a new way, where I could contribute? Is there a theme regarding character or Christian discipleship among my circle of friends that He is stirring up to encourage us to grow a new direction?
Instead of setting my own course, I can acknowledge Jesus as my Teacher and follow Him. Let’s take our cue from the disciples who first met Jesus by the shores of the Jordan River. We can ask Him to open our eyes so we can see where He is staying. We can drop our own agendas and stick close to Him. As those early followers did, we can spend the day with Jesus. Our day will glow with a new richness as we watch Him at work in our world.
Faith Step: Read a church newsletter, a daily paper, or a few emails from friends. Where do you see Jesus at work? Ask Him how you can join Him in that work.
