The Light continues to shine and like a ripple within the water that grows into a wave, what starts small begins to spread into something bigger to make an impact on the world.

Within John 1:35-51, we get a formula for discipleship. It all started with just a few who follow Jesus. Also identified as Lamb of God, Teacher, Messiah, Son of God, King of Israel, and Son of Man. Then these few tell those closest to them within their family or good friends.

Within the passage, we note that John had two disciples and when he points out Jesus as the Lamb of God, they followed. Then Andrew tells his brother Peter so they both began to follow. The next day, Jesus decided to leave for Galilee. Finding Philip, He said to him, “Follow me (v. 43).” Then, Philip told a friend named Nathanael that they had found the one Moses wrote about in the Law so he began to follow too.

When a person has good role models to follow, they can see, believe, and achieve. They are able to follow good examples from teachers, preachers, and leaders. Most of all, they can follow the Word, get connected to and internalize the guiding principles taught by Jesus.

Some collect the knowledge from the Word and have the wisdom but fail to produce any fruit. Not only is there a need to learn but a need to connect to people and share about God’s Plan for Us.  

This day Lord … We follow Your true character. We have many questions, but we get the answer from You. All we need to do is to take the first step and follow You. Lord, you are the Word giving direction as we share with others and do good works for Your glory.  Amen.