COME & SEE

“And Jesus said to them, Come and you will see.”

John 1:39

The flesh sets boundaries; certain things are good and certain things are harmful.  The written word sets boundaries; certain things are right and certain things are wrong.  Boundaries are helpful as guides to right living; boundaries are harmful as walls of judgment and condemnation.  God made boundaries are rooted in love and produce freedom of choice.  Human made boundaries are rooted in law produce control of choice.  Inner boundaries of love and freedom of choice will inspire love and obedience; external boundaries of law and control will induce fear and rebellion.

I believe in the concept of discipleship that includes a sense of apprenticeship, a sitting at the feet of one wiser then me and learning from that person.  It was the Way that Jesus chose to seed what was to replace his actual walk on this earth, what came to be called Christianity and Church.  His Way was simple and pure; “Come and see.”  His disciples walked with him, lived in his Presence, and learned his Way of living life as God intended.  He never coerced, condemned, or controlled them.  He simply loved them and that love inspired and produced their obedience.

Love of God and obedience to God’s Way are the roots of what true discipleship is to be. As I love and walk in obedience to God and to the teachings of Jesus, hopefully others will be encouraged to “Come and see.”

Come and you will see

All I have for thee

I’ll give you life and set you free

So come and follow me.

Behold the precious lamb

Behold his nail scarred hands

Behold his tear stained face

Those eyes so full of grace.

He’s come to show the Way

To change our night to day

He’s beaconing to thee

Oh come and follow me.