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BEHOLD, THE LAMB OF GOD! (A biblical refection on the SECOND ORDINARY SUNDAY, 18 January 2015) Gospel Reading: John 1:35-42 First Reading: 1 Samuel 3:3-10,19; Psalms: Psalm 40:2,4,7-10; Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 6:13-15,17-20 The Scripture Text The next day again John was standing with two of his disciples; and he looked at Jesus as He walked, and said, “Behold, the Lamb of God!” The two disciples heard Him say this, and they followed Jesus. Jesus turned, and saw them following, and said to them, “What do you seek?” And they said to Him, “Rabbi” (which means Teacher), “where are You staying?” He said to them, “Come and see.” They came and saw where He was staying; and they stayed with Him that day, for it was about the tenth hour. One of the two who heard John speak, and followed Him, was Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother. He first found his brother Simon, and said to him, “We have found the Messiah” (which means Christ). He brought him to Jesus. Jesus looked at him, and said, “So you are Simon the son of John? You shall be called Cephas” (which means Peter). Andrew was a disciple of John the Baptist, but he was a fisherman as well. Like most of us, he had many responsibilities, but he still set aside time to nurture his spiritual life. He took his life with God seriously and eagerly looked forward to the promised Messiah. That’s why he was attracted to John the Baptist. Though it cost him time and effort, Andrew embraced John’s teaching of repentance in preparation for a special visitation from God. And now the object of his pursuit was within view as John declared, “Behold, the Lamb of God!” With a fellow disciple, Andrew followed after Jesus. He wanted to spend time with Jesus so that he could confirm what John the Baptist had already declared. Imagine Jesus conversing deep into the night with Andrew and his companion about John’s teaching. Andrew seems to have been convinced by Jesus’ words, by His manner, and by the power of His presence. He probably still had a lot to learn, but he had heard enough to be convinced that Jesus was indeed worth following. Now, let’s imagine ourselves (you and I) talking to Jesus. We formulate some questions and write them in our journals and then imagine Jesus answering them. For example, picture Jesus telling us about all God’s promises from scripture; about deliverance from sin; or about the gift of the Holy Spirit. Let’s quiet our minds and listen to what He has to say. Everything Andrew experienced when he spent the day with Jesus is what we can experience when we “come and see” (John 1:39). God wants to open our hearts to His love so that we will be compelled like Andrew to tell our sisters and brothers about Jesus and bring them to Him. Short Prayer: Lord Jesus, You ask me why I seek You. Pour Your grace into me now and show me my soul’s answer. Heal me where I need to be healed that I might follow You with my whole heart, soul, and strength and bring others to You. Amen. Jakarta, 16 January 2015 A Christian Pilgrim
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Današnji datum: 17. prosinca 2016. On najprije nađe svoga brata Šimuna teće mu: "Našli smo Mesiju!" - što znači "Krist - Pomazanik". Čitanje svetog Evanđelja po Ivanu Sutradan opet stajaše Ivan s dvojicom svojih učenika. Ugleda Isusa koji je onuda prolazio i reče: “Evo Jaganjca Božjega!” Te njegove riječi čula ona dva njegova učenika pa pođoše za Isusom. Isus se obazre i vidjevši da idu za njim, upita ih: “Što tražite?” Oni mu rekoše: “Rabbi” - što znači: “Učitelju - gdje stanuješ?” Reče im: “Dođite i vidjet ćete.” Pođoše dakle i vidješe gdje stanuje i ostadoše kod njega onaj dan. Bila je otprilike deseta ura. Jedan od one dvojice, koji su čuvši Ivana pošli za Isusom, bijaše Andrija, brat Šimuna Petra. On najprije nađe svoga brata Šimuna te će mu: “Našli smo Mesiju!” - što znači “Krist - Pomazanik”. Dovede ga Isusu, a Isus ga pogleda i reče: “Ti si Šimun, sin Ivanov! Zvat ćeš se Kefa!” - što znači “Petar – Stijena” (Iv 1,35-42). Sa Zebedejevim Ivanom bio sam na Jordanu i slušali smo Krstitelja. Da znaš, da već dugo naviješta, da dolazi netko, koji će biti veći od njega. Upravo jutros okrenuo se prema čovjeku koji je prolazio i rekao: Gledajte, Jaganjac Božji. Išli smo za tim čovjekom - ime mu je Isus - i kada je piimijetio da Ga slijedimo, pozvao nas je k sebi. Do kasne večeri ostali smo kod Njega. Izvanredan je Čovjek O čemu ste razgovarali? Pitali smo Ga, što znači riječ Jaganjac Božji, koju smo čuli o Njemu na rijeci. Protumačio nam je. Najprije znači povezanost s prorocima, koji nam kroz stoljeća navješćuju budućeg Mesiju. Sve, što govore o Njegovoj sili i vladanju, treba razumjeti u duhovnom značenju. Neće silom podjarmiti susjedne narode, nikoga neće zarobiti, naprotiv, svima će naviještati slobodu i mir. Još više, upozorio nas je na vidioca Izaiju, koji veli, da će biti budući Pomazanik kao Janje, koje vode na striženje i na klanje, a ono neće otvoriti usta svoja. Žrtvovan će biti kao uskrsno janje, čija će krv spasiti čovječanstvo duhovne smrti, kao što je krv janjeta u Egiptu za vrijeme Mojsija spasila izraelske sinove od tjelesne smrti. Janje znači također, da će Njegovo naviještanje biti drugačije od Krstiteljevog. Glas Krstitelja je glas lava, koji riče u pustinji. Prijeti i potresa srca, da probudi usnule i uspavane savjesti. Njegova nauka je nauka straha. Siječe drveće i baca ga u oganj. Mesijin postupak bit će drugačiji. Tinjajući stijenj, neće ugasiti i napuknutu trstiku neće prelomiti. Tražit će, što je izgubljeno, izliječit će, što je bolesno, uspravit će, što je palo. Neće se družiti s bogatima i mogućima, nego s onima, koje je život potisnuo na rub. Navješoivat će unutarnju slobodu srca, koja je u tome, da se čovjek oslobodi zla i strasti. Nije najveća nesreća ono, što tlači čovjeka izvana, veća je ona, koja ga zarobijuje iznutra. Tog Čovjeka moram vidjeti i čuti, rekao je Petar. Odmah ćeš me sutra odvesti k Njemu.