John 1:43-51
The first two disciples came to Jesus because John B directed people to, “Behold the Lamb of God.” The third disciple came to Jesus because Andrew invited him to come meet Jesus. The fourth disciple, however, was sought out and found by Jesus, who gave the invitation, “Follow me.” From what John records, this initial invitation to Philip didn’t ask anything beyond following. No hint of future authority, power over demons, or even time requirements. Simply, “Follow me.” Philip’s first act was to go find a friend, Nathanael, and bring him to Jesus. Though a skeptic at first, when Nate encountered Jesus, he too was convinced of Jesus’ identity – the “Son of God… the King of Israel.”
Discipleship begins with a call to follow Jesus. To follow, we go where he goes and participate in what he does. As we spend time with him, we come to know who he is. A natural progression will be to invite others to come follow Jesus as well.
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