Come and See: What if Jesus is Real?

Introduction:

Key Points:

• Jesus' First Question: Jesus asks, “What are you seeking?” (John 1:38). This question goes deeper than surface-level desires and challenges us to examine our hearts and motives.

• The Pursuit of the Wrong Things: Many of us seek success, approval, and material wealth. But these pursuits often leave us unfulfilled, as they cannot offer the lasting peace and purpose that comes from seeking Jesus first.

• Reflecting on What We Desire: The question isn’t just about what we want, but who we are seeking. Jesus invites us to reflect on the deeper motivations of our hearts and what we are truly building our lives upon.

• The Invitation to Encounter Jesus: Jesus’ response to the disciples—“Come and see” (John 1:39)—is an invitation to personally encounter Him, not just learn about Him. Faith isn’t just intellectual—it’s experiential.

• Overcoming Hesitations:

  • Fear: We may hesitate because we fear what we might lose by seeking God.

  • Skepticism: Doubt can hold us back from fully embracing the invitation to follow Jesus.

  • Comfort: We may resist seeking God because it challenges our sense of comfort and control.

• Taste and See: Jesus invites us to taste the goodness of God (Psalm 34:8). True transformation comes when we engage with God personally. This isn’t about intellectual knowledge, but about genuine, life-changing experience.

• Living Out the Invitation: Jesus' invitation is not only for us to “come and see,” but also to share that invitation with others. We are called to be living testimonies, saying “Come and see” to those around us.

• A Life of Seeking: The core question Jesus asks us—“What are you seeking?”—challenges us to reassess our priorities. Are we truly seeking Jesus, or are we distracted by other pursuits that ultimately don’t satisfy?

  Conclusion:

  Jesus' invitation to “come and see” is a call to a deeper relationship with Him—one that transforms our hearts and lives. As we reflect on what we are seeking, may we be honest with ourselves and recognize that only Jesus can truly satisfy our deepest longings. Let us not hesitate in fear, skepticism, or comfort, but step forward into the fullness of life that Jesus offers. And as we experience His goodness, let’s share that invitation with others, saying, “Come and see.”