Read: John 12:20-36

Now among those who went up to worship at the feast were some Greeks. So these came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida in Galilee, and said to him, “Sir, we wish to see Jesus.

They came to see Jesus just days before his death. They had heard of this man who went from town-to-town healing, listening, and telling the people about the loving God. He accepted each person, no matter what station in life or how wealthy or poor. Each was a beloved child of God.

Jesus was leaving this earth, and he expected his followers to take on his work. They would be his body on earth, as we are today. He wanted the unbelievers to see him in us. We are to be his agents, his representatives, even his icons, as we point the way to Jesus and try to be as he was in his days on Earth.

How much of Jesus do we show to the World? Do we show kindness, healing, and acceptance to everyone we meet? Even those we find difficult to like? It is not an easy task, but it is ours. When questioners say, “We wish to see Jesus,” do they get to see him? It is up to each of us to make sure that they do.

Holy One, we asked that, with your help, we are able to show forth your love through your Blessed Son. Help us to be like him in every way and to your glory. Amen.
-Penny Worrell