John 1:43-51.

"Nazareth!" exclaimed Nathanael. "Can anything good come from Nazareth?" "Come and see for yourself," Philip replied.
John 1:46

Acts 5

Job 13-14.


Philip found that Jesus Christ was too sweet to keep to himself and therefore looked for Nathaniel. Jesus was like any other man living in Palestine. It was what Philip and others had discovered about Him that made Him different. Nathaniel thought the Messiah should come from an important town like Jerusalem, the capital, Bethlehem (the City of David), or even from Israel or from his own town, Canaan. Philip's response to Nathaniel's skepticism was 'COME AND SEE' come and meet Him yourself first before you decide otherwise.

It took only two statements by Jesus to turn Nathaniel from a skeptic into a believer. These statements show Jesus as the all-knowing (omniscient) and all-seeing (an aspect of omnipresence). "Here is a true Israelite in whom there is nothing false" and I saw you while you were still under the fig tree before Philip called you (John 1:48b).

Nathaniel became a believer because of Jesus' ability to know what is in people' hearts and minds and see into hidden places. But Jesus tells him that his belief needs more content. Jesus is also the link between heaven and earth. His title 'SON OF MAN' focuses on His mission here on earth, His humble identification with humanity and His reign as King.

Nathaniel then made one of the key declarations about Jesus in the gospel of John. He said "Rabbi, you are the Son of God; you are the King of Israel" (John 1:49). Nathaniel was humble enough to admit that his former stand was wrong and did not hesitate to worship Jesus. Sadly, some people have totally rejected the gospel of Christ because they want to appear to be tough people. Unfortunately, their toughness is also their foolishness. The evidence is too strong for anyone who is wise to ignore. What about you? Be wise.

PRAYER:
God Eternal, remove my pride and the foolishness of not totally accepting You. Give me Your wisdom and understanding to accept You as my Lord and Saviour in Christ's name. Amen.
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