The Gospel lesson for the coming Sunday is the call of the Disciples. Upon announcing "We have found Messiah," Phillip doesn't give a biblical proof of his confession. He doesn't set forth a persuasive argument for Jesus as the One sent by God. He merely says to Nathaniel, "Come and see."
He both shares his excitement, and invites another to receive what he has received.
Evangelism is not (we agreed last night) rescuing folks. It is sharing with them the joy, the assurances, the confidence which comes by way of the community rooted in Jesus' name. We invite others to come and see what God has done and is doing in our midst and in our lives.
So, there is the challenge. Reflecting and then articulating what it is about being a follower of Jesus that makes it so important to us - us individually. Then, being prepared to share with others a simple invitation to "come and see" this thing, without worrying that we will automatically be asked to explain everything there is to know or confess.
What brought you/what continues to bring you to the community of Jesus' followers? Isn't that thing worth sharing with those around you?
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