Where is Christ Today?
Scripture – John 1:24-28: Now some Pharisees who had been sent questioned him, “Why then do you baptize if you are not the Christ, nor Elijah, nor the Prophet?” “I baptize with water,” John replied, “but among you stands one you do not know. He is the one who comes after me, the thongs of whose sandals I am not worthy to untie.” This all happened at Bethany on the other side of the Jordan, where John was baptizing.
Observation – Where is Christ today? Back in the beginning of his gospel, John wrote, “the world did not recognize him.” (1:10) Now John the baptizer points out the same thing. And he’s talking to the religious leaders – “among you stands one you do not know.” Does Christ travel in the world incognito? Or is He simply unknown to so many people? Every day I see people I’ve never seen before – even in a small town like Southgate. Where is Christ today? Is He in the church? Is He in the crowd? Do we overlook Him in our midst? Do we need to introduce Him to people who don’t know Him? I suspect the answer to all those questions is “yes.”
Application – I will keep my eyes open for Christ today. I know He can pop up at any time. I’ll keep myself ready to speak about Him and/or to Him when the time is right.
Prayer – Lord, please help me see you today. Help me recognize the moments to speak of you. Give me the words to introduce you to someone who doesn’t recognize you – even when you’re standing next to them. Thank you for standing next to me. I’m sorry for the times I overlook you and take you for granted.
Observation – Where is Christ today? Back in the beginning of his gospel, John wrote, “the world did not recognize him.” (1:10) Now John the baptizer points out the same thing. And he’s talking to the religious leaders – “among you stands one you do not know.” Does Christ travel in the world incognito? Or is He simply unknown to so many people? Every day I see people I’ve never seen before – even in a small town like Southgate. Where is Christ today? Is He in the church? Is He in the crowd? Do we overlook Him in our midst? Do we need to introduce Him to people who don’t know Him? I suspect the answer to all those questions is “yes.”
Application – I will keep my eyes open for Christ today. I know He can pop up at any time. I’ll keep myself ready to speak about Him and/or to Him when the time is right.
Prayer – Lord, please help me see you today. Help me recognize the moments to speak of you. Give me the words to introduce you to someone who doesn’t recognize you – even when you’re standing next to them. Thank you for standing next to me. I’m sorry for the times I overlook you and take you for granted.
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