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The Lord our God said to us at Horeb, “You have stayed long enough at this mountain." Deuteronomy 1:6

Where is Jesus leading you?

​Week 42, Day 1

10/17/2022

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​Week 42, Day 1
October 17, 2022
Scripture: John
 
““How do you know me?” Nathanael asked. Jesus answered, “I saw you while you were still under the fig tree before Philip called you.” Then Nathanael declared, “Rabbi, you are the Son of God; you are the king of Israel.” Jesus said, “You believe because I told you I saw you under the fig tree. You will see greater things than that.” He then added, “Very truly I tell you, you will see ‘heaven open, and the angels of God ascending and descending on’ the Son of Man.”” (John 1:48–51)
 
 
Nathaniel comes to believe in Jesus and declare him “Rabbi, Son of God and King of Israel!” Oh, to have Nathaniel-like allegiance. He gave it to Jesus because Jesus saw him under the fig tree. Pretty incredible when you think about it.
 
I don’t buy a product on Amazon unless it has over a thousand good reviews. I have a hard time committing to anything without a thorough analysis, and even then, I often regret it.
 
Nathaniel’s review of Jesus went something like, “He everyone! I found what we have all been looking for! He saw me under a fig tree, and he wasn’t there! I was, I WAS Under the FIG TREE!” 
 
He gave his allegiance; he believed in Jesus Christ as the Son of God and King of Israel.
 
Jesus was excited to tell him, that if the fig tree wowed him, then just wait, and see what is to come. His mind will be blown! The Best is Yet to Come!
 
Jesus was with God in the beginning, and all things were made in him and through him. The Gospel of John is written that we would come to believe and give our lives to Jesus Christ, the Son of God and King of Israel. He is the Messiah. Some are Nathaniel’s, they hear about Jesus and come and believe. It’s been what they’ve been missing all along and the simplest of encouragements leads them to the truth of who Jesus is. Others require quite a bit more information. Both though, have their place in the kingdom of God. Today, we celebrate Nathaniel’s faith. May it be our own.
 
Come and believe! Greater things are to come!
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