Gospel: John 1:45-51
Philip
found Nathanael and told him, “We have found the one about whom Moses wrote in
the law, and also the prophets, Jesus son of Joseph, from Nazareth.” But
Nathanael said to him, “Can anything good come from Nazareth?” Philip said to
him, “Come and see.” Jesus saw Nathanael coming toward him and said of him, “Here
is a true child of Israel. There is no duplicity in him.” Nathanael said to
him, “How do you know me?” Jesus answered and said to him, “Before Philip
called you, I saw you under the fig tree.” Nathanael answered him, “Rabbi, you
are the Son of God; you are the King of Israel.” Jesus answered and said to
him, “Do you believe because I told you that I saw you under the fig tree? You
will see greater things than this.” And he said to him, “Amen, amen, I say to
you, you will see heaven opened and the angels of God ascending and descending
on the Son of Man.”
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Reflection:
Have you
shared your faith and friendship with Jesus with your family members and
friends? If yes, well and good continue
sharing Jesus and continue reforming and saving lives through Jesus. You may
not see worldly rewards with what you do for Jesus but you surely will receive a
reward from Jesus
Time and
again we've heard personal testimonies about how Jesus restored back their
wayward lives. From a pointless life to a life of purpose and meaning, all
because of Jesus. From a life of addiction to a life free from any form of
addiction.
In our
gospel, Philip was on fire for Jesus, he wanted to share the miracle of Jesus
to his friend Nathanael. That is why Philip said to Nathanael: “We have found
the one about whom Moses wrote in the law, and also the prophets, Jesus son of
Joseph, from Nazareth (John 1:45).”
Our faith
and intimacy in Jesus becomes more alive, meaningful and productive when we
share it. For example, we become a beacon of light for Jesus once we share our
personal relationship with HIM. Then, by doing so we save wayward lives, thus
we once again create meaning and purpose in a person’s life.
You may
not have shared Jesus yet, be not afraid to share HIM now. Will you share your
personal relationship with Jesus? – Marino J. Dasmarinas
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