John 12:21 The same came therefore to Philip, which was of Bethsaida of Galilee, and desired him, saying, Sir, we would see Jesus.
It was a great feast which hosted a large number of people. These feasts might be considered festivals with visitors coming from surrounding cities. Attractions and readily available merchandise lined the narrow, cobblestoned streets, but of all the things accessible, the Greeks sought out Jesus. “We would see Jesus.” Philip went to Andrew, who in turn took action. These traveling Greeks bypassed the celebration and festivities. They seemed uninterested in the temporal times afforded them. They just wanted to see the Lord. This is the desire of the lost soul. Whether they are aware or not; whether they can consciously make that statement or not, they are desperate to see Him! Yet the only Jesus they are going to see is us. Yes, we are the image of Christ on the earth. We are the ones to whom He gave the commission. We are His hands, His feet, His mouth. If the world is going to see Jesus today, they will see Him through the people called by His name.
The burden on the church is at an all time high. Never has the darkness overshadowed the world like it is today. Our society is morally bankrupt; spiritually adrift; and emotionally damaged. While religion has grown, the Word has faded. Christianity must become full of Christians again. Spirit filled and Spirit-led churches must function under the integrity of the Word so that the Spirit can move. When the light grows strong enough, lost souls will make their way toward it, but if the church lives like the world, there will be no reason for the lost to seek out this great salvation. We want to see Jesus, but more than that, we want to live in His image so the world can see Him too.
Pastor Jeffrey Harpole