Andrew was searching. Nathanael was a skeptic, “Can anything good come from Nazareth?” In spite of his doubts Nathanael followed Phillip to examine Jesus of Nazareth for himself.
I imagine Nathanael’s jaw dropping when Jesus greets him by looking straight into his heart and calling out his character, “A true Israelite, in whom there is nothing false." There was no denial on Nathanael’s part, just wonder, “How do you know me?”
Here I picture a twinkle in Jesus eye, “I saw you…” Now Nathanael is completely convinced,
“Rabbi, you are the Son of God; you are the King of Israel.”
At this point in the conversation I think Jesus must have laughed. Just wait Nathanael, “you believe because I told you I saw you…You shall see greater things than that.” You will see into the heart of God, “heaven open, and the angels of God ascending and descending on the Son of Man.”
Jesus saw into the heart of Nathanael and Nathanael believed. Jesus sees into my heart just as clearly and I am convinced,
“Rabbi, you are the Son of God; you are the King of Israel.”
Just wait, you will see the heart of God. His glory revealed in Christ…
“I saw heaven standing open and there before me was a white horse, whose rider is called Faithful and True….His name is the Word of God.” Revelation 19:11,13b
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In the above post I have given my thoughts on the Biblical account of Nathanael. Please read the full account found in John 1:43-51.
1 comments:
So, Jesus' sight becomes my faith? I'm thinking hard on that one. Good stuff, Nancy. As per usual. ;)
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