John 1:35-39, “Again the next day after John stood, and two of his disciples; And looking upon Jesus as he walked, he saith, Behold the Lamb of God! And the two disciples heard him speak, and they followed Jesus. Then Jesus turned, and saw them following, and saith unto them, What seek ye? They said unto him, Rabbi, (which is to say, being interpreted, Master,) where dwellest thou? He saith unto them, Come and see. They came and saw where he dwelt, and abode with him that day: for it was about the tenth hour.”
How would we answer should Jesus stop and ask us, “What do you seek?” What would we ask Him for? Would it be a better job? How about health and fitness? Maybe it would be financial security? Vindication from false accusations would be our request? Salvation for a lost loved one, maybe? How about asking Him to explain some difficult theological concept?
In the passage for today we see two followers of John the Baptist who left John and followed Jesus simply because John said, “Behold the Lamb of God!” When Jesus asks them what they were seeking all they wanted was to find out where He was staying. This is evidence John had taught them well. Their answer indicated they were not seeking anything for themselves but only wanted to be with Jesus. Look how Jesus answered that request. “He saith unto them, Come and see.” Not only did Jesus show them where He was staying he dwelt with them for the rest of the day. He talked to them visited with them He showed them He was concerned with them and wanted to be with them as much as they wanted to be with Him.
How often do we miss an opportunity to just be with Jesus, to just spend time with the Son of God? To listen to Him talk to us and listen as we talk to Him. Or do we miss this great opportunity because we only want something from Him instead of just being in His presence. Keep in mind Jesus already knows what we have need of, He knows what we are looking for and what we are going to ask Him for. What He desires most is to just to have some quality time with those He loves, to commune and to just visit.
When was the last time you just spent some quality time with Jesus and did not ask Him for anything or to do anything? Here is a quote from Dennis J DeHaan “To walk in fellowship with Christ and sense His love so deep and true. Brings to the soul its highest joy as nothing in this world can do.”
When was the last time you took a stroll with the Lord and just visited with Him as a friend seeking nothing more than His presence?
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