Come and See

I have missed church for the last four weeks. First, I had a sick child. Then, I was out of town two weekends in a row. Finally, last Sunday, I was sick. Even though I know that church is not the only place where I can meet Jesus, I don't like missing it. 
Fortunately, an audio of the sermons from each week are available online. Three weeks ago, our pastor began a series in the book of John, and I didn't want to miss any of it. So, each week, I have listened to the sermon online. It's not the same as being in church, but it's better than nothing. 
I just finished listening to last week's sermon. The passage of scripture was from John 1:29-46 and the title was Come and See. As I listened, a few things struck me...
1.  As Christians, our job is to point people to Jesus. I think I am doing that. At least in my writing, I talk about Jesus and the impact that He is having on my life. However, in my everyday life, in my interactions with my family and co-workers, I am not always the best at deomonstrating the love of Christ. Thankfully, because of God's grace, I don't have to be perfect, I just have to be faithful.
But to all who believed him and accepted him, he gave the right to become the children of God. John 1:12
2.  In the passage of scripture from Sunday's message, the act of telling people about Jesus began with one man. And as other men caught sight of Jesus, they told more people about him. It just continued. They just couldn't stop telling people about Jesus. In that way, faith is viral. There is just something about the excitement of faith and love for Jesus that is contagious. It often inspires others and makes them curious to know more. 
3.  Although Jesus was busy traveling, praying and performing miracles, there were times when he lingered, intentionally. He wasn't so busy that others couldn't see him, that he wasn't noticed or blended in with the crowd. Jesus walked by, slowly, giving opportunity for people to notice. This slower pace is something that I need to be mindful of. I can't be so busy that other's don't have the opportunity to see Jesus in me. I need to spend more time lingering, just walking by, slowly. Not, driving by with a quick wave.
I have a Pinterest board where I post inspirational quotes or verses. Simply, things I find inspiring. There are two quotes that I found recently which bring attention to the importance of inpsiring others.

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I'd like to take these quotes just one step further. My goal is not just to inspire, but to inspire people for Jesus. I want someone to look at me and say, because of you, I saw Jesus OR you're someone who made me look toward Jesus. 
I want my faith and the energy I give to the King to be contagious. Have you caught it yet?