Invite Day 30
Thursday March 26
Chain Reaction
Keith Allmon - Kids Pastor
John 1:37 - The two disciples heard him say this, and they followed Jesus.
There are two things I want you to consider with this short, simple verse. The first observation is what happens, and the second is what does not happen. First, before verse 37, the two disciples of John the Baptizer heard their spiritual leader say that the Man in their presence was the One who John called “the Lamb of God.” Their reaction is quite remarkable - they immediately leave their mentor and begin to follow Jesus of Nazareth. The second observation is what doesn’t happen. John does not get upset that his following has just gotten smaller. After all, these two disciples were no longer following him; the gospel writer tells us that “they followed Jesus.” John could have pouted, gotten angry, or worse. Yet, he was satisfied with the part he played in helping point these men to Jesus - the One greater than him.
We all have a part to play in someone’s journey of faith. It might be for a significant period of time, or it might be for just a short while. Regardless, may you imitate John the Baptizer in this text - point others to Jesus and be content with the role you’ve played.
Prayer Prompt
Father, I pray that You would use me in someone else’s journey of faith. I know that it’s not about me, but I want to be used by You. Help me be content in the role You have placed me in, and please show me others who I can point to the Lamb of God.
Chain Reaction
Keith Allmon - Kids Pastor
John 1:37 - The two disciples heard him say this, and they followed Jesus.
There are two things I want you to consider with this short, simple verse. The first observation is what happens, and the second is what does not happen. First, before verse 37, the two disciples of John the Baptizer heard their spiritual leader say that the Man in their presence was the One who John called “the Lamb of God.” Their reaction is quite remarkable - they immediately leave their mentor and begin to follow Jesus of Nazareth. The second observation is what doesn’t happen. John does not get upset that his following has just gotten smaller. After all, these two disciples were no longer following him; the gospel writer tells us that “they followed Jesus.” John could have pouted, gotten angry, or worse. Yet, he was satisfied with the part he played in helping point these men to Jesus - the One greater than him.
We all have a part to play in someone’s journey of faith. It might be for a significant period of time, or it might be for just a short while. Regardless, may you imitate John the Baptizer in this text - point others to Jesus and be content with the role you’ve played.
Prayer Prompt
Father, I pray that You would use me in someone else’s journey of faith. I know that it’s not about me, but I want to be used by You. Help me be content in the role You have placed me in, and please show me others who I can point to the Lamb of God.
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