Daily Reading
Daily Reflection
Here are two straight-talking men quickly connecting and getting to the point. "Can anything good come out of Nazereth?" Nathanael doesn't hold back. Was this culturally acceptable at the time, or was he just not sophisticated enough to tone down his opinion, or was Philip just that good of a friend? Jesus doesn't seem to hold back either: "Here is truly an Israelite in whom there is no deceit!" Is this flattery? Is this sarcasm? Nathanael feels known and sees Jesus as Rabbi, the Son of God, the King of Israel—to which Jesus replies there is far more of him to see. Nathanael's honesty and authenticity led him to be able to see Jesus for who is truly was. This kind of honesty and authenticity is what Jesus asks of us. Nathanael doubted. We doubt. Lent is a time when we can be honest with ourselves and God. Jesus did not shy away from Nathanael because of his doubts; nor will he with us. Pray that God will give you the courage to be honest and authentic and in the process, find who Jesus is, the one who receives.
Daily Worship Resources
Morning Readings: Psalm 51 > | Isaiah 58:1-12 >
Evening Readings: Romans 1:8-17 >
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