Come and See
Sunday we wrestled with what it means to encounter Jesus. One of those moments when we know we're being pulled out of the ordinary and into the extraordinary. In the first chapter of John, Jesus was asked where he was staying and his response was, "Come and see." He is inviting us to follow him, to walk with him, to serve with him. This invitation is life changing. It requires commitment and sometimes moving out of the comfortable routine of our lives. However, we can be assured that if we hear an invitation from Jesus, then Jesus will be right there with us. Ultimately, we will find ourselves inviting others to "come and see." Come and see the abundant life giving love of God, the gentle guidance of the Holy Spirit, the nourishment of Holy communion and the warm embrace of Christian community. Backed by these gifts there is almost nothing we can't do or accomplish in the name of Christ. I could list any number of opportunities we have to follow Jesus at King of Glory, but I'm challenging you to listen to the call in your own life. I'm guessing most of us are wondering right now if we should make the leap to discipleship. You are asking yourself, "Can I really do that?" Whatever that is. The answer is YES! Christ is calling you to act in his name. In the fulfillment of that calling, you will fill your soul, nourish others, and find yourself making the same invitation to others that you received: "Come and see!"