John 1:35-39
The next day John was there again with two of his disciples, and as he watched Jesus walk by, he said, “Behold, the Lamb of God.” The two disciples* heard what he said and followed Jesus. Jesus turned and saw them following him and said to them, “What are you looking for?” They said to him, “Rabbi” (which translated means Teacher), “where are you staying?” He said to them, “Come, and you will see.” So they went and saw where he was staying, and they stayed with him that day. It was about four in the afternoon.
Grace Prayed For: How Does God Call Me?
The desert sun hangs heavy in the sky, casting long shadows across the parched earth. John the Baptist stands with two of his disciples, their eyes scanning the horizon. The air is thick with the scent of sun-baked sand and the distant call of birds.
John’s voice, roughened by the elements, cuts through the stillness. It’s a single, powerful statement: “Behold, the Lamb of God.” The words resonate with a deeper meaning beyond their literal sense, carrying an undercurrent of awe and anticipation.
His disciples, their senses attuned to his every word, turn their gaze in the direction of his outstretched hand. There, amidst the dusty haze, they see a figure approaching – Jesus. The afternoon light bathes him in a soft, golden glow.
Intrigued, the two disciples exchange a glance, a silent question hanging in the air. They feel a pull towards this man, a yearning to know more about him. Without hesitation, they break away from John and begin to follow Jesus.
As if sensing their presence, Jesus turns. His eyes, the color of deep pools of water, meet theirs with a warmth that transcends the desert heat. A simple question escapes his lips: “What are you looking for?”
The question hangs in the air, a gentle invitation to open themselves up, to share their desires and aspirations. The disciples, feeling a vulnerability they haven’t known before, stammer out a single word – “Rabbi,” a term of respect and reverence.
Their next question, however, betrays their deeper yearning: “Where are you staying?” It’s a question that goes beyond seeking physical shelter. It’s a desire to be part of something bigger, to find a place of belonging in this vast and unforgiving landscape.
Jesus’ response is as simple as his question, yet filled with profound meaning: “Come, and you will see.” It’s an invitation not just to a physical location but to a journey of discovery, a chance to experience firsthand the truth he embodies.
The disciples, their hearts pounding with a mixture of excitement and trepidation, follow Jesus. As they walk, the afternoon sun begins its descent, painting the sky in hues of orange and purple. The world around them seems to soften, the harshness of the desert giving way to a sense of peace and promise.
They reach a place – perhaps a simple dwelling, perhaps a quiet clearing under the shade of a tree. It doesn’t matter. What matters is the sense of arrival, of having found what they were searching for. They stay with Jesus that day, their senses absorbing every word he speaks, every gesture he makes.
The experience leaves an indelible mark on their hearts. They may not fully understand the significance of this encounter, but they know their lives have been irrevocably changed. They have met the Lamb of God, and they are no longer just looking for answers. They have begun to follow.
Sharing
Jesus last words on Earth were to his disciples, can be found in Matthew Chap 28 when Jesus told his disciples, “Then Jesus approached and said to them, “All power in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, until the end of the age.”
Jesus calls all of us to share in his redemptive mission here on Earth. I would ask you to share this Scripture reflection with your family, your friends and your acquaintances, and then share it with a couple of individuals that you may may not be comfortable sharing with, keeping in mind always the words of Jesus, And behold, I am with you always, until the end of the age
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