You are Not the Holy Spirit (John 1:43-51)

What if sharing your faith wasn’t about having all the answers, but simply inviting others to “come and see”? In this episode, we unpack the final verses of John 1 and discover how a simple invitation led to a life-changing encounter with Jesus. If you’ve ever felt unqualified to share your faith, this episode will encourage you with the freeing reminder: You are not the Holy Spirit. Click here to watch the episode on video. Jesus Calls His First Disciples The passage (John 1:43-51) recounts Jesus calling Philip and Nathaniel. Philip’s approach to evangelism is simple: “Come and see.” This moment reflects how all believers are equipped to share their faith, despite common fears or doubts. Common Excuses for Not Sharing Faith Fear of rejection (“What if they’re not interested?”) Feeling unqualified (“I don’t know enough theology.”) Thinking it’s our responsibility to change hearts (spoiler: it’s not!). The Role of the Holy Spirit The pressure is not on us to convince others—our job is simply to point them to Jesus. Philip doesn’t argue with Nathaniel; he just invites him to encounter Christ for himself. Nathaniel’s Transformation Initially skeptical (“Can anything good come from Nazareth?”), Nathaniel quickly shifts to declaring Jesus as the Son of God. What changed? Jesus knew Nathaniel fully—even seeing him in a private moment of prayer. This reveals a powerful truth: We are fully known by Jesus before we ever recognize Him. Application: Praying for the “Hopeless” No one is beyond hope—just as Philip didn’t give up on Nathaniel, we shouldn’t give up on others. Challenge: Identify someone in your life who seems far from God and start praying for them. Bonus challenge: Ask God to use you in their life. Next Episode: We dive into John 2 and the incredible story of Jesus’ first miracle! Don’t miss it. ----------------- Do you want to read the Bible without falling behind? Sign up your email and I'll send you a PDF to download and use my custom-made reading plan system. There's no way to fall behind on this system and every day will be different no matter how long you use it! https://www.jeremyjernigan.com/opt-in  Ready to go deeper in your faith but not sure how? Join the online community and get access to exclusive content and experiences. Find out more here: https://www.jeremyjernigan.com/patron-sign-ups