Jesus turned and saw them following him and said to them,
“What are you looking for?”
They said to him, “Rabbi” (which translated means Teacher),
“where are you staying?”
JOHN 1:38
Look for Jesus in the morning when the sun begins to rise. He will fill your heart with joy and brighten up your eyes. Look for Jesus in the noonday when the world is in a rush. He will give you peace and calm and help you overcome the crush. Look for Jesus in the evening when the shadows start to fall. He will be your light and guide and answer when you call. Look for Jesus in the night time when the darkness fills your mind. He will comfort you and heal you and show you he is kind.
We have found the Messiah, He is Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior, the one the prophets foretold. He is the Son of God, the Lamb who breaks the mold. He is the one who heals and saves, the King of kings, the Lord who rules the waves. He is the one who loves and cares, the Prince of peace, the Friend who always shares. He is the one who died and rose, the Alpha and Omega, the Source from which life flows.
John was standing with two of his disciples, 36 and as he watched Jesus walk by, he said, “Behold, the Lamb of God.” The two disciples heard what he said and followed Jesus. Jesus turned and saw them following him and said to them, “What are you looking for?” They said to him, “Rabbi” (which translated means Teacher), “where are you staying?” He said to them, “Come, and you will see.” So they went and saw where he was staying, and they stayed with him that day. It was about four in the afternoon. Andrew, the brother of Simon Peter, was one of the two who heard John and followed Jesus. He first found his own brother Simon and told him, “We have found the Messiah,” which is translated Christ. Then he brought him to Jesus. Jesus looked at him and said, “You are Simon the son of John; you will be called Cephas,” which is translated Peter. (John 1:35-42)
Act in righteousness, not in sin for God is watching from above. He knows your thoughts and deeds and judges you with love. Act in righteousness, not in pride for God is humble and meek. He resists the proud and haughty and lifts up the weak. Act in righteousness, not in hate for God is gracious and forgiving. He commands you to love your neighbor and shows you the way of living. Act in righteousness, not in fear for God is faithful and strong. He protects you from all evil and helps you to belong.
Children, let no one deceive you. The person who acts in righteousness is righteous, just as he is righteous. Whoever sins belongs to the devil, because the devil has sinned from the beginning. Indeed, the Son of God was revealed to destroy the works of the devil. No one who is begotten by God commits sin, because God’s seed remains in him; he cannot sin because he is begotten by God. In this way, the children of God and the children of the devil are made plain; no one who fails to act in righteousness belongs to God, nor anyone who does not love his brother. (1 John 3:7-10)
Jesus rules the world with justice and the peoples with equity. He is the righteous judge of all and the source of all authority, He is the faithful servant of all and the model of all humility. He is the loving shepherd of all and the giver of all mercy. He is the living Lord of all and the hope of all eternity.
Sing to the Lord a new song, for he has done wondrous deeds. His right hand has won victory for him, his holy arm. Let the sea and what fills it resound, the world and those who dwell in it; Let the rivers clap their hands, the mountains shout with them for joy before the Lord. The Lord comes, he comes to rule the earth; He will rule the world with justice and the peoples with equity. (Psalm 98:1, 7-8, 9)
Lord Jesus, You rule the world with justice and the peoples with equity. I look on You as my Lord and Savior. Help me to always find You not just in my innerself but also in others. I am a sinner who will always beg for Your pardon and mercy. Forgive me dear Lord for the countless times I have not been just, fair and honest in my dealings. May I always follow Your ways in all my days now and forever. Amen.
Pericope:
II: The Book of Signs
THE FIRST DISCIPLES
John 1:35-51
II: God as Light
AVOIDING SIN
1 John 3:4-18
Fourth Book of Psalms 90-106
THE COMING OF GOD
Psalm 98:1-9
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