What Do You Seek?
The “Red-Letter” Words of Jesus
Day Three
Again, the next day, John stood with two
of his disciples. And looking at Jesus as He walked, he said,"Behold the Lamb of God!" The two disciples heard him speak and they followed Jesus. Then Jesus turned and seeing them following, said to them, "What do you seek?"
John
1:35-38 (a) (NKJV)
I
love Bashful from the movie “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.” Just like his
name suggests, he’s painfully shy. When Snow White speaks to him, he never says
a word. His cheeks turn red and he shuffles his feet. His hat falls down
covering his blushing face. And yet, in the scene where the dwarfs go to work,
this timid little guy is back in line for a second kiss.
In
today’s scriptures, I wonder if Andrew and John feel too shy to approach Jesus?
After all, the previous day John the Baptist made some amazing proclamations
about Him including, “Behold! The Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the
world!” Again here, he declares Him to be Lamb of God. Something in what John
the Baptist says burns in their hearts.
Without
saying a word, they follow Him. And yes, they’re probably intimidated. After
all, they’re in the presence of the One whom they hope will save Israel from the
tyranny of the Romans. They can’t just casually approach the Messiah. Or can they?
Jesus
understands their trepidation. He also grasps their spiritual hunger and
thirst. He turns to them and compassionately responds, "What do you seek?" He knows what they are seeking...Who they are seeking. He gives them an open door to freely express themselves.
Bashful
gets a second kiss from Snow White because he’s willing to take a bold step.
Andrew and John are the first disciples because they’re willing to step out of
their comfort zone and follow Him.
Do you
desire a more intimate relationship with the Lamb of God? Don’t hold back. Passionately
pursue Him. When He asks, “What do you seek?” - be prepared to answer. He truly wants to know.
Father, I desire a more intimate relationship with You, Your Son and the Holy Spirit. I want to know You better than I did last week, or last year or 20 years ago. May I never stop seeking You. In Jesus' name, Amen.
Bibliography
www.biblehub.com/commentaries/pulpit/john/htm
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