Daily Bread Fellowship DBF-001-010 Today’s Scripture John 1:44–46 (ESV) “Now Philip was from Bethsaida, the city of Andrew and Peter. 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.’ Nathanael said to him, ‘Can anything good come out of Nazareth?’ Philip said to him, ‘Come and see.’” Opening the Scriptures The moment Philip began following Jesus, he immediately desired to bring someone else to Him. He found Nathanael and joyfully declared that they had found the promised Messiah—the One foretold by Moses and the prophets. A heart that has truly encountered Christ naturally desires others to know Him as well. Nathanael’s response was one of doubt. Nazareth was an ordinary town with no great reputation, and he questioned whether anything good could possibly come from there. Yet Philip did not argue or attempt to win a debate. He simply gave one of the greatest invitations ever spoken: “Come and see.” Philip understood that a personal encounter with Jesus would answer questions far better than any argument. Genuine faith is not built upon human persuasion but upon meeting the living Christ through His Word. The same principle remains true today. Many people have doubts, questions, and even misconceptions about Jesus. Our responsibility is not to win every discussion but to faithfully point people to Christ and encourage them to come and see who He truly is. Living God’s Word Today We live in a world where many people have already formed opinions about Christianity without ever seriously considering the claims of Jesus Christ. Some reject Him because of what they have heard from others. Some have been disappointed by religious people. Others simply do not know who He really is. Like Philip, we are called to introduce people to Christ. We may not have every answer to every question, but we know the One who does. Our witness begins by sharing what Christ has done in our own lives and by inviting others to discover Him through the Scriptures. Ask yourself today: Who can I invite to “come and see” Jesus? Perhaps it is a family member, a friend, a neighbour, or a work colleague. Pray for them today. Speak with kindness and truth. Trust the Holy Spirit to open their heart, just as He opened yours May your life so reflect Christ that others are drawn to know Him, and may your words faithfully point them to the only Saviour of the world. Christian Community Church International Opening the Scriptures. Proclaiming Christ. Equipping His Church. Soli Deo Gloria.