The example of how Jesus’ first disciples came to follow Him shows the power of a personal invitation by a family member or friend.  All we need to do is faithfully invite people to “Come and See Jesus for themselves” and then let them make up their own minds, trusting in the power of the Holy Spirit.  What if evangelism was to be that simple?  If we all did that, the Church would be overflowing with followers of Jesus Christ.  

The most important thing we can do as Christians and the Church is to point people to Jesus Christ.  We proclaim Jesus to others, not convince, that he IS the Son of God and the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world.  And then we trust the Holy Spirit do the work of bringing people to faith.    

The Gospel of John is unlike the other three Synoptic Gospels or Matthew, Mark and Luke.  The beginning especially sounds much like it could have been a poem or hymn sung in the early church.  Indeed, we learn so much about the nature and character of our triune God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit by John’s words.  Words that bring life to the full and light to all who receive them by faith.  

Wonder is the beginning of all scientific discoveries.  It can also be the beginning of our faith journeys as well.  This week, we celebrated the Epiphany or day when Magi, Persian astrologers began their journey of wonder searching for the one born King of the Jews.  It was a journey that required faith, sacrifice, and discovery, that led to finding Jesus and bringing exceedingly great joy.