Come and See

Devotional

Day 1: Jesus Invites Us to "Come and See"

Jesus’ invitation to the first disciples was not a demand for understanding or perfection, but a simple call to experience Him personally. He sought out ordinary people in the midst of their daily lives, offering them a relationship rather than a set of rules or a detailed plan. This same invitation is extended to each of us today: to step out of our comfort zones, to move toward Jesus even when we don’t have all the answers, and to trust that He is seeking us before we ever seek Him. The journey of faith begins not with certainty, but with a willingness to respond to His voice and follow where He leads. [07:06]

Matthew 4:18-22 (NLT)
One day as Jesus was walking along the shore of the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers—Simon, also called Peter, and Andrew—throwing a net into the water, for they fished for a living. Jesus called out to them, “Come, follow me, and I will show you how to fish for people!” And they left their nets at once and followed him. A little farther up the shore he saw two other brothers, James and John, sitting in a boat with their father, Zebedee, repairing their nets. And he called them, too. They immediately followed him, leaving the boat and their father behind.

Reflection: Where in your life do you sense Jesus inviting you to move beyond comfort and take a step of faith, even if you don’t have all the details?

Day 2: Faith Requires Movement, Not Maintenance

Following Jesus is not a passive activity; it demands risk, movement, and a willingness to leave behind comfort and control. The disciples learned that faith is not about staying and watching, but about stepping out, serving, and obeying even when the outcome is uncertain. True discipleship means surrendering safety for the sake of obedience, trusting that God’s power is revealed as we move forward in faith. The call is not to observe from the sidelines, but to participate in the work of the kingdom, knowing that every act of obedience draws us closer to Christ. [16:51]

Matthew 10:5-8 (NLT)
Jesus sent out the twelve apostles with these instructions: “Don’t go to the Gentiles or the Samaritans, but only to the people of Israel—God’s lost sheep. Go and announce to them that the Kingdom of Heaven is near. Heal the sick, raise the dead, cure those with leprosy, and cast out demons. Give as freely as you have received!”

Reflection: What is one area where you have settled for comfort or routine in your walk with Jesus, and what specific step can you take this week to move from watching to walking?

Day 3: Embracing the Mystery of the Kingdom

Faith often means trusting God in the midst of mystery, when answers are unclear and the path ahead is hidden. Even the greatest saints, like John the Baptist, wrestled with doubts and questions. Jesus teaches that the kingdom of God is sometimes hidden in plain sight, and that we are called to see with eyes of faith rather than relying solely on our understanding. The beauty of following Christ is that we don’t have to have it all figured out; instead, we are invited to trust the One who does, believing that He is at work even when we cannot see the full picture. [19:25]

Hebrews 11:1 (ESV)
Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.

Reflection: In what situation are you struggling to understand God’s plan, and how can you choose to trust Him today even without all the answers?

Day 4: Experiencing Jesus Through Obedience and Relationship

Knowing about Jesus is not the same as knowing Him personally. The disciples’ faith deepened as they experienced Jesus’ power, glory, and presence through obedience—stepping out of the boat, confessing Him as Lord, and witnessing His transformation. We are called to engage with Christ daily through prayer, Scripture, and acts of faith, allowing our relationship with Him to move from head knowledge to heart experience. The fullness of Jesus’ identity is revealed not in comfort, but in the journey of walking with Him and seeing His glory in everyday life. [25:16]

John 14:21 (NLT)
Those who accept my commandments and obey them are the ones who love me. And because they love me, my Father will love them. And I will love them and reveal myself to each of them.

Reflection: What is one practical way you can intentionally seek to experience Jesus’ presence and power in your daily routine this week?

Day 5: From "Come and See" to "Go and Tell"

The journey with Jesus does not end with personal transformation; it leads to a mission of sharing what we have witnessed with others. The resurrection power that changed the disciples’ lives is the same power at work in us today, calling us to move beyond observation to participation. We are not meant to keep the good news to ourselves, but to go and tell, inviting others to encounter Christ through our words, actions, and testimony. The church is most alive when it moves from comfort to calling, from maintenance to mission, living out the truth that those who come and see must go and tell. [28:58]

Matthew 28:5-7, 18-20 (NLT)
Then the angel spoke to the women. “Don’t be afraid!” he said. “I know you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. He isn’t here! He is risen from the dead, just as he said would happen. Come, see where his body was lying. And now, go quickly and tell his disciples that he has risen from the dead, and he is going ahead of you to Galilee. You will see him there. Remember what I have told you.” … Jesus came and told his disciples, “I have been given all authority in heaven and on earth. Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you. And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”

Reflection: Who is one person you can share your faith story or invite to “come and see” Jesus this week, and how will you take that step?

Sermon Summary

In a world filled with uncertainty, chaos, and comfort-seeking, the invitation of Jesus remains as radical and personal as ever: “Come and see.” This call is not just for the religious elite or those who have it all together, but for ordinary people—fishermen, skeptics, the broken, and the curious. Jesus doesn’t wait for us to find Him in the temple; He steps into our everyday lives, interrupting our routines and calling us to follow Him, even when we don’t have all the answers or a clear plan. The journey of faith begins not with perfect understanding, but with a willingness to move, to step out of comfort and into the unknown, trusting that Jesus is enough.

The Gospel of Matthew beautifully illustrates this journey through five movements, each revealing more of who Jesus is and what it means to follow Him. First, we are invited to witness His authority and compassion, to see the kingdom of heaven breaking into our world. Then, we learn that faith requires risk and movement, not just passive observation. Jesus challenges us to move from “stay and watch” religion to “come and see” obedience, from safety to surrender. As we continue, we encounter the mystery of the kingdom—a faith that trusts even when we don’t fully understand, embracing the “mysterion” of God’s ways. The journey deepens as we experience Jesus’ identity through walking with Him, stepping out of the boat, and seeing His glory revealed in everyday life.

Ultimately, the call to “come and see” leads to the command to “go and tell.” The resurrection power that transformed the disciples is the same power at work in us today, through the Word and the Holy Spirit. We are not just spectators of faith, but participants in God’s ongoing story of redemption. Whether you are a skeptic, a new believer, or a seasoned follower of Christ, the invitation is the same: move toward Jesus, drop your nets of comfort or control, and let your life become a testimony of His grace. The church is not meant to be a place of passive maintenance, but a community marked by movement, obedience, and the ongoing revelation of Christ. Every day, the invitation stands—come and see.

Key Takeaways

1. Jesus’ invitation is deeply personal and disrupts our ordinary lives, calling us out of comfort and into relationship with Him. He seeks us where we are, not waiting for us to be perfect or to have all the answers. The call is not to religious performance, but to authentic encounter and movement toward Him. [07:06]
2. Faith is not built on understanding every detail, but on responding to Jesus’ invitation with obedience and trust. Transformation begins with invitation, not information; we are called to move even when the path is unclear, knowing that faith grows through action, not passivity. [08:38]
3. The journey of discipleship involves embracing the mystery of God’s kingdom. There will be seasons where we do not understand, where faith feels risky or even uncomfortable, but it is in these moments that our trust in God is refined and deepened. True faith is willing to walk into the unknown, believing that God is good even when His ways are beyond our comprehension. [20:05]
4. Experiencing Jesus requires participation, not just observation. Like Peter stepping out of the boat, we must be willing to leave behind comfort and take risks in following Christ. Growth happens when we engage with Scripture, prayer, and community, allowing Jesus to reveal Himself through lived experience, not just head knowledge. [25:16]
5. The call to “come and see” always leads to “go and tell.” Our faith is not complete until it moves from personal encounter to public witness. The same Spirit that empowered the first disciples empowers us today to share the hope, love, and transformation we have received, inviting others into the miracle of God’s grace. [28:58]

Youtube Chapters

[00:00] - Welcome
[00:44] - Church Family Support in Uncertain Times
[01:17] - Following Without All the Answers
[02:52] - The Disciples’ Immediate Response
[03:35] - Jesus’ Call to Ordinary People
[04:48] - “Come and See”: The Heart of Discipleship
[06:16] - Jesus Seeks Us First
[08:38] - Invitation vs. Information
[10:17] - The Danger of Comfort in the Church
[12:49] - Five Movements in Matthew’s Gospel
[14:19] - Witnessing Jesus’ Authority and Compassion
[15:54] - Faith Requires Risk and Movement
[18:38] - Embracing the Mystery of the Kingdom
[22:38] - Stepping Out of the Boat: Experiencing Jesus
[26:41] - From “Come and See” to “Go and Tell”
[29:54] - Scripture as Ongoing Invitation
[32:17] - The Holy Spirit at Work Today
[35:39] - Next Steps for Skeptics, New, and Mature Believers
[40:22] - Movement Reveals Trust
[42:43] - You Can’t Go and Tell Until You Come and See
[43:18] - Closing Prayer

Bible Study Guide

Bible Reading

Matthew 4:18-22 (ESV) — > While walking by the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon (who is called Peter) and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea, for they were fishermen. And he said to them, “Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.” Immediately they left their nets and followed him. And going on from there he saw two other brothers, James the son of Zebedee and John his brother, in the boat with Zebedee their father, mending their nets, and he called them. Immediately they left the boat and their father and followed him.

John 1:35-39 (ESV) — > The next day again John was standing with two of his disciples, and he looked at Jesus as he walked by 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 are you seeking?” And they said to him, “Rabbi” (which means Teacher), “where are you staying?” He said to them, “Come and you will see.” So they came and saw where he was staying, and they stayed with him that day, for it was about the tenth hour.

Matthew 28:5-7, 18-20 (ESV) — > But the angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you seek Jesus who was crucified. He is not here, for he has risen, as he said. Come, see the place where he lay. Then go quickly and tell his disciples that he has risen from the dead...”
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> And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”

Observation Questions

In Matthew 4:18-22, what did Jesus say to the fishermen, and how did they respond? What stands out about their response?
According to John 1:35-39, what was Jesus’ invitation to the two disciples, and what did they do after hearing it?
In the sermon, what kind of people did Jesus call to follow Him, and where did He find them? ([06:16])
In Matthew 28, what instructions did the angel and Jesus give after the resurrection? How does the phrase “come and see” connect to “go and tell”?

Interpretation Questions

Why do you think Jesus chose to call ordinary people like fishermen instead of religious leaders or scholars? What does this say about who can follow Jesus? ([06:16])
The sermon says, “Transformation always begins with invitation, not information.” What does this mean for how faith starts and grows? ([08:38])
The disciples left their nets “immediately” to follow Jesus. What might have been difficult about that decision, and what does it reveal about faith? ([03:35])
The sermon describes five “movements” in Matthew’s Gospel, ending with “go and tell.” Why is it important that faith moves from personal experience to public witness? ([28:58])

Application Questions

The sermon challenges us to move from “stay and watch” to “come and see” obedience. In what area of your life are you most tempted to stay comfortable instead of stepping out in faith? ([08:38])
Jesus called the disciples in the middle of their ordinary routines. Where might Jesus be inviting you to follow Him in your everyday life right now? ([06:16])
The pastor said, “You don’t have to be perfect to start with Christ.” Is there something you feel you need to “fix” before following Jesus more closely? What would it look like to follow Him as you are? ([41:54])
The sermon talks about embracing the “mystery” of God’s kingdom, even when we don’t understand everything. When was a time you had to trust God without having all the answers? How did that shape your faith? ([20:05])
Like Peter stepping out of the boat, growth happens when we take risks in following Jesus. What is one specific step of faith you feel God is asking you to take this week? ([25:16])
The call to “come and see” leads to “go and tell.” Who in your life could you invite to “come and see” Jesus—maybe through a conversation, an invitation to church, or sharing your story? ([28:58])
The pastor encouraged skeptics, new believers, and mature Christians to each take a next step. Which group do you most identify with right now, and what is one next step you can take this week? ([35:39] / [37:17] / [39:46])

Sermon Clips

Jesus still invites us to come and see, to experience his power through his Word and through his Spirit, so that our faith moves from watching to walking and from hearing to following. [00:05:25] (15 seconds) #FromWatchingToWalking

They weren't looking for him, but he was looking for them. Some of you need to hear that this morning. Jesus was just looking for people who would follow him. That's what he says, come follow me. He doesn't wait in the synagogues. He walks to their workplace and interrupts their ordinary day. [00:07:07] (35 seconds) #JesusSeeksFollowers

He doesn't say come and understand. He says come and see. An important distinction for us this morning, because transformation always begins with invitation and not information. Jesus invites us to come and see before we ever come to understand. [00:08:11] (24 seconds) #InvitationNotInformation

``Jesus says come and see. What he doesn't say is stay and watch. Notice that he doesn't offer them comfort. He offers them a calling. This is an important distinction for the church today. You see, come and see requires movement. Stay and watch settles for maintenance. [00:08:42] (30 seconds) #CallingOverComfort

What Jesus is teaching us in these chapters is we must move from stay and watch religion to come and see obedience. In other words, from safety to surrender. That's what Christianity requires. [00:17:33] (20 seconds) #SafetyToSurrender

If you can answer every question about God, you have created a little God. Because the God that I serve, there's so much about him I don't know. And I love that. There is a mystery. He is beyond our understanding, beyond our comprehension. The disciples are starting to see the mystery of the kingdom of God. And what these chapters teach us is that we too must learn to see through faith, not sight alone. [00:19:58] (36 seconds) #MysteryOfGod

You don't have to be perfect to start with Christ. Jesus didn't ask the disciples to fix their lives before they followed. He simply invited them. Some of you need to hear that. If you think the disciples had it all figured out, you have to hear that. You have to hear that. You have to hear that. You have to read the Bible. They're a rough bunch of guys and gals. They don't have it all perfect. I believe this is what the church needs again today. Not religion or perfection, but a renewed come and see posture. How beautiful would the church be if we just actively every day sought out Jesus Christ and moved towards Him? [00:41:47] (50 seconds) #TrustInAction

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