Narrative Lectionary Key Verse for Today
“Come and see what God has done:
he is awesome in his deeds among mortals.”
NL Daily Devotion for Monday, January 3, 2022
by R. M. Fergus, Clergy Stuff
Come and see! Such a resounding invitation into the joy of God’s community. Jesus said the same to Philip, who said the same to Nathanael in John’s gospel. The angel said basically the same thing to the Shepherds: Go and see. Don’t take my word for it—come and bear witness to God’s presence in the world.
Look around you. Where do you see God in action? What things bear witness to God’s power and presence? Maybe you’ve experienced the birth of a child, or healing from illness, addiction, or depression. Perhaps there has been a victory, however small, in your work for justice. Maybe you’ve helped out someone who was hurting or in need and recognized Christ in them and in yourself as a servant. In these simple examples and countless others, we can “come and see” what God has done and is doing all around us.
Where do I see God working in my life? My community? The world?