Someone once sent me an article about a certain controversial government leader. As I read it, what came to mind was nothing directly related to that particular person. Instead, I thought of a man in the Bible named Nathanael.
Nathanael’s friend, Philip, came to him and said he and others had found the Messiah that the Old Testament had prophesied about: Jesus of Nazareth.
Nathanael’s first response was, “Nazareth! Can anything good come from there?”
Philip replied, “Come and see.”
What amazes and inspires me about Nathanael is that, despite his biases, and all the negative things he had heard, he was open to investigating the matter. I respect a person like that.
When Jesus saw Nathanael approaching, he said of him, “Here is a true Israelite, in whom there is nothing false.” Nathanael was a man who was willing to lay aside his personal biases and seek the truth.
When we hear negative (or even positive) things about people, do we seek the truth, or do we only listen to those who share the opinions we have already formed? Personally, I want to be more like Nathanael!
(Note: You may read about Nathanael in the Bible: John 1:43-50)
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Thank you, Jorja. We serve a good God! In these times of uncertainty being reminded of the Lord, His people, His intentions is very important! Thank you for being a light. Each of us needs to be His shining light In the confusion.
Yes, we all need to reflect Jesus in these trying times, and always.