The next day Jesus decided to go to Galilee. He found Philip and said to him, “Follow me.” Now Philip was from Bethsaida, the city of Andrew and Peter. Philip found Nathanael and said to him, “We have found him about whom Moses in the law and also the prophets wrote, Jesus son of Joseph from Nazareth.” Nathanael said to him, “Can anything good come out of Nazareth?” Philip said to him, “Come and see.” When Jesus saw Nathanael coming toward him, he said of him, “Here is truly an Israelite in whom there is no deceit!” Nathanael asked him, “Where did you get to know me?” Jesus answered, “I saw you under the fig tree before Philip called you.” Nathanael replied, “Rabbi, you are the Son of God! You are the King of Israel!” Jesus answered, “Do you believe because I told you that I saw you under the fig tree? You will see greater things than these.” And he said to him, “Very truly, I tell you, you will see heaven opened and the angels of God ascending and descending upon the Son of Man.” John 1:43-51
Loving Creator you walked this earth with us
calling companions from every walk of life
they struggled to understand your ways
and witnessed great miracles of your love.
Loving Christ, help us to follow you every day.
You call us today away from fortune and honors
to the dark and broken places in our cities
we follow you to the people who are crying out
your miracles of love transform our world still.
Loving Christ, help us to follow you every day.
We are tired and spent and aching for comfort
help us find rest and renewal for our bodies
strengthen us for the service of all creation
restore our compassion for the sake of others.
Loving Christ, help us to follow you every day.
We have burrowed in from the deep winter chill
help us to brave the cold winds for loves' sake
Loving Christ, help us to follow you every day.
In the midst of the pandemic we look for you
we find you at the side of the sick and the dying
Loving Christ, help us to follow you every day.
You found Nathanael resting under the fig tree
and you will find us and lead us all once again.
Loving Christ, help us to follow you every day. Amen.
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