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?
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 now. But you surely will receive a reward from Jesus that is beyond
your comprehension someday.
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 and so forth.
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 with 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. You
will bless others when you share Jesus and Jesus will surely bless you as well
for doing so. – Marino J.
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