were you there? Philip

The next day Jesus decided to leave for Galilee. Finding Philip, he said to him, “Follow me.” Philip, like Andrew and Peter, was from the town of Bethsaida. Philip found Nathanael and told him, “We have found the one Moses wrote about in the Law, and about whom the prophets also wrote—Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph.” “Nazareth! Can anything good come from there?” Nathanael asked. “Come and see,” said Philip. John 1: 43-46, NIV

Philip’s role as one of the twelve apostles highlights the importance of both evangelism and discipleship.

From his immediate response to Jesus’ call to his willingness to share the good news with others, Philip's story demonstrates the passion of a true follower of Christ. His eagerness to bring Nathanael to Jesus reveals a heart that was not just focused on his walk with Jesus but on the need for others to encounter him, too. He serves as an intermediary for the Greeks in John 12:21-22 which tells us he is a bridge-builder for Jesus.

Where are you building bridges today? How are you acting as an intermediary linking people to Jesus? Lent is the perfect season to invite others to meet him.

Let’s pray
Lord, help me follow Philip's example of eagerness to spread your word. Give me a heart that is quick to share your love and my testimony with others. Open up opportunities - even today - for me to talk about you. In Jesus’ name. Amen.