Sometimes people aren’t who you expect them to be.
The nation of Israel has been oppressed and invaded for hundreds of years. At the time of Jesus the entire nation is living under the thumb of the Roman Government.
For generation after generation the Israelite’s have been waiting for this so called “Messiah,” (the anointed one). He was to come from the Royal line of King David… rising up in political power. The Jews were expecting this Messiah to overthrow the Roman Government and in the process establish a new Kingdom and a new way of living.
But then Jesus shows up… A carpenter’s son… He’s not the kind of Messiah they were expecting.
One day the spirit indicates to John the Baptist that Jesus, (John’s cousin) is the Messiah.
In John Ch 1:35-51 we see John the Baptist testifying to the life of Jesus the Messiah. Every one was looking for the Messiah. John the Baptist had found him. And begins to share his revelation with others.
Vs 36 “Look the Lamb of God” John the Baptist has such a passion within him that he cant help but share his revelation with others. Here, the result is that the others – in this case Simon, Andrew, Nathanael, Philip & John the Apostle. All encounter Jesus – The Christ – The Messiah – The Anointed One. For themselves!!
They begin their relationships with Christ because John the Baptist declared the way. He introduced them to Jesus.
In the same way we have within us the revelation of Christ. That he came into this world and into our lives to set us free. We live in complete freedom and have a hope that is beyond all hope.
Surely we too should be willing to testify and share the revelation with others!!
Think back to when you first came to Church, or when you first received Christ… I bet some one invited you… or introduced you to Jesus.
So too should we share the incredible opportunity that we in encountering Jesus.
The world around us is searching… for someone… some thing. And so often the Jesus that we know and love, is not the Jesus that people are expecting.
Lets share the revelation! Lets Introduce people to Jesus!
