The First Disciples of Jesus
John 1: 35-42
John was standing with two of his disciples,
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.
Ang mga Unang Alagad ni Jesus
Juan 1: 35-42
35 Kinabukasan, si Juan ay muling nakatayo roon kasama ang dalawa sa kaniyang mga alagad. 36 Pagtingin niya kay Jesus na naglalakad, sinabi niya: Narito, ang Kordero ng Diyos.
37 Narinig ng dalawang alagad nang siya ay magsalita. Sumunod sila kay Jesus. 38 Paglingon ni Jesus at nakita silang sumusunod. Sinabi niya sa kanila: Ano ang inyong hinahanap?
Sinabi nila sa kaniya: Rabbi, na kung liliwanagin ay Guro, saan ka nakatira?
39 Sinabi niya sa kanila: Halikayo at inyong tingnan.
Sila ay pumaroon at nakita nila ang kaniyang tinitirahan. Nanatili silang kasama niya nang araw na iyon, noon ay mag-iikasampu na ang oras.
What are you looking for? Jesus’ question echoes a fundamental longing of men and women, touching their basic needs. We usually desire or dream of fame and fortune, beauty and prestige, success and security. Unfortunately, these are passing goods. Why not seek for something that will last forever? Why not look for someone who can give the fullness of life?
Jesus invites people, “Come and see.” The two disciples accept the invitation, stay with Jesus for a day, and go home with the realization that they have found the Messiah. Andrew is so electrified that he shares the good news with his brother Simon who, in turn, becomes a disciple and is renamed Peter.
As in the call of Andrew and Simon, God always makes the first move to seek and save us. God goes out to find and call us. He does not distance or hide himself from us. He reveals himself and comes looking for us.
To find Jesus is to stay with Him. Then, having experienced Him, we become His disciples and lead others to Him.
What does Jesus want to see in me?
What must I present and produce for Jesus?
What am I looking for in this life?
God bless us always!
SOURCE: “366 Days with the Lord 2012