COME AND SEE!

John 1:43-51 TLB

The next day Jesus decided to go to Galilee. He found Philip and told him, "Come with me." [44] (Philip was from Bethsaida, Andrew and Peter's hometown.) [45] Philip now went off to look for Nathanael and told him, "We have found the Messiah!-the very person Moses and the prophets told about! His name is Jesus, the son of Joseph from Nazareth!" [46] "Nazareth!" exclaimed Nathanael. "Can anything good come from there?" "Just come and see for yourself," Philip declared. [47] As they approached, Jesus said, "Here comes an honest man-a true son of Israel." [48] "How do you know what I am like?" Nathanael demanded. And Jesus replied, "I could see you under the fig tree before Philip found you." [49] Nathanael replied, "Sir, you are the Son of God-the King of Israel!" [50] Jesus asked him, "Do you believe all this just because I told you I had seen you under the fig tree? You will see greater proofs than this. [51] You will even see heaven open and the angels of God coming back and forth to me, the Messiah."

 

"Come and see" is a phrase that invites someone to experience or witness something firsthand. In the Bible, it’s often used to encourage people to explore and discover the truth about Jesus, His teachings, and God’s kingdom. The phrase emphasizes the importance of personal experience and discovery in faith. It suggests that understanding and belief come through direct engagement and witnessing rather than just hearing about something second-hand.

The phrase “come and see” appears several times throughout the Bible as an invitation for people to witness, experience, and learn more about God. When Jesus says, “come and see,” He is calling people to pursue truth and relationship with Him.

When you order something, you wait expectantly for it, and when it finally comes, you’ll excitedly call out to someone to “come and see” what you got because you want them to participate in your joy. Similarly, when we meet with Christ and come to know Him, it’s natural—or it should be—for us to want to share this great treasure with our friends and family.

The invitation to the disciples, and now to us, is found in John 1:39: “come and see.” When two of John the Baptist’s disciples followed Jesus out of curiosity, He responded: “Come and you will see” (John 1:39). They spent the day with Him, experiencing His presence and teachings. This reflects not only the start of their relationship with Christ but also sets a precedent for how discipleship involves personal engagement with Jesus.

Shortly afterward, Philip encountered Nathanael, who voiced scepticism about Jesus’ hometown in verse 46: “‘Can anything good come from Nazareth?’ Nathanael asked. ‘Come and see,’ said Philip.” This simple invitation suggests that true exploration of Christ arises not from second-hand opinions but from direct investigation—an experiential opportunity to overcome doubt and discover truth.

Following her life-altering conversation with Jesus at the well in John 4, the Samaritan woman proclaimed to her townspeople: “Come, see a man who told me everything I ever did. Could this be the Christ?” This “come and see” underscores both an immediate encounter with God’s grace and the sincere call for others to examine her testimony of transformation.

When the women discovered the empty tomb in Matthew 28, they were told, “He is not here; He has risen, just as He said. Come, see the place where He lay” (Matthew 28:6). This mighty act of God—Christ’s resurrection—is made tangible and verifiable through an invitation. Rather than mere hearsay, believers can consider the historical reality and consistency of the resurrection, a cornerstone of the faith.

“Come and see” places emphasis on individual discovery. Faith, while informed by trustworthy sources as seen in Romans 10:17, grows through personal engagement with the object of belief. We become Jesus’ megaphone and signpost to show and tell the world of what we’ve heard, what we have seen with our eyes, what we have looked at and our hands have touched, and then proclaim concerning the Word of life according to 1 John 1:1.

This echoes the broader biblical principle of experiential knowledge—such as in Psalm 34:8, “Taste and see that the LORD is good”—inviting followers to examine and witness God’s work in real time.

Behold is another word that can substitute “come and see.” We see it frequently used in the Old Testament. This word is often used in the Bible to draw attention to something significant or to invite people to witness something important, as seen in Isaiah 7:14 and John 1:29.

Jesus uses the phrase “Come to me” to invite people to find rest and solace in Him, particularly those who are weary and burdened in Matthew 11:28.

Are you weary, tired, down-trodden, sick, and confused? Come and see what the Lord has done! He can and will do it again for you.

PRAYER: Father, help me to always proclaim the goodness of the Lord to the thirsty and hungry souls around me. In Jesus’ name, amen.

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