Contemplative Bible Reading

John 1:46 (New Living Translation)

“Come and see for yourself,” Philip replied.

People were gathering around a fellow who had appeared from the little hamlet of Nazareth. This Jesus fellow was saying things that amazed them. The things he said weren’t complicated, but were simple, basic, clear, and touched their hearts.

Those who had seen and heard this Jesus fellow were calling their friends to come. As usual, the burning hearts caused these callers to say things that just weren’t believable. The second-hand friends were skeptical. Who wouldn’t be?

Philip replies with a short, simple request: Come and see for yourself.

Let’s try to follow Philip’s example. This gospel is marvelous, almost unbelievable. Let’s keep it so and not try to introduce lots of fancy smart stuff.