Power of an Invitation
Philip found Nathanael and said to him, "We have found Him of whom Moses in the law, and also the prophets, wrote--Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph." And Nathanael said to him, "Can anything good come out of Nazareth?" Philip said to him, "Come and see" (Joh 1:45-46).
One of the most powerful things you can do for another person is to extend a simple invitation. When Philip found Nathanael, he didn’t try to persuade him with arguments or long explanations. He simply said, “Come and see.” Those three words brought Nathanael face to face with Jesus, and his life was forever changed.
As we prepare for Friends and Family Day on October 5th, we are reminded that our task is not complicated. God doesn’t ask us to have all the answers or to remove every doubt. He simply calls us to invite others to come and see Jesus.
Think for a moment: Who in your life could benefit from hearing the gospel? A neighbor who has been struggling? A family member who once attended church but has drifted away? A coworker searching for peace? Each of us knows someone who needs Jesus—and an invitation could be the first step in their journey back to Him.
This week, make a list of at least two people you can personally invite. Pray for them by name. Give them a call, send them a text, or better yet, look them in the eye and say, “I’d love for you to come with me.” You may be surprised at how many will accept when the invitation is personal.
Remember, the power is not in our words, but in Christ. Our job is simply to extend the invitation. God can take care of the rest. “I planted, Apollos watered, but God gave the increase” (1Co 3:6).
Be a Light for Christ in 2025!
Dennis
Philip found Nathanael and said to him, "We have found Him of whom Moses in the law, and also the prophets, wrote--Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph." And Nathanael said to him, "Can anything good come out of Nazareth?" Philip said to him, "Come and see" (Joh 1:45-46).
One of the most powerful things you can do for another person is to extend a simple invitation. When Philip found Nathanael, he didn’t try to persuade him with arguments or long explanations. He simply said, “Come and see.” Those three words brought Nathanael face to face with Jesus, and his life was forever changed.
As we prepare for Friends and Family Day on October 5th, we are reminded that our task is not complicated. God doesn’t ask us to have all the answers or to remove every doubt. He simply calls us to invite others to come and see Jesus.
Think for a moment: Who in your life could benefit from hearing the gospel? A neighbor who has been struggling? A family member who once attended church but has drifted away? A coworker searching for peace? Each of us knows someone who needs Jesus—and an invitation could be the first step in their journey back to Him.
This week, make a list of at least two people you can personally invite. Pray for them by name. Give them a call, send them a text, or better yet, look them in the eye and say, “I’d love for you to come with me.” You may be surprised at how many will accept when the invitation is personal.
Remember, the power is not in our words, but in Christ. Our job is simply to extend the invitation. God can take care of the rest. “I planted, Apollos watered, but God gave the increase” (1Co 3:6).
Be a Light for Christ in 2025!
Dennis
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