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John 1:43&44
"43 The day following Jesus would go forth into Galilee, and findeth Philip, and saith unto him, Follow Me.
44 Now Philip was of Bethsaida, the city of Andrew and Peter."

GOD has reached out to people again and again. That is what we are studying this Epiphany season. Yesterday we were reading about Samuel. He was called when he was a young boy. Eli, Samuel's Rabbi, helped him understand that it was GOD speaking to him. Samuel responded to God with "Speak; for Thy servant heareth." It is a GREAT response to God's calling. Like the classic hymn "Here I am Lord."

Samuel grows up to be a prophet and judge over Israel. He was instrumental in the establishment of Israel's monarchy, anointing Israel’s kings Saul and David. Samuel is an example of obedience to GOD. We could all learn from his example. Especially the attitude of "Speak; for Thy servant heareth."

Today we turn to the Gospel of John, chapter one, where Jesus is calling His Disciples. "The day following Jesus would go forth into Galilee, and findeth Philip, and saith unto him, FOLLOW ME. Now Philip was of Bethsaida, the city of Andrew and Peter." John's Gospel records the events where the Disciples first meet Jesus and/or when they are convinced that He was the Messiah. With Philip, this seemed to be one event. Philip was beaming with enthusiasm. He is eager and ready to accept the invitation "FOLLOW ME."
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