When Nathanael doubted Jesus, Philip said, “Come and see.”

Devotional: Sometimes outreach feels complicated. We think we need the right words, the perfect strategy, or airtight arguments. But in John 1, Philip shows us the simplicity of the invitation. When Nathanael questioned whether anything good could come from Nazareth, Philip didn’t argue. He didn’t lecture. He simply said, “Come and see.”

That’s what invitation looks like. It’s not about having all the answers. It’s about pointing people toward Jesus. God keeps inviting, and often He does it through simple words spoken by ordinary people. “Come and see” is enough.

Think about who said this. Philip wasn’t a scholar or a priest. He was just an ordinary man who had encountered Jesus and wanted his friend to experience the same. Outreach works the same way today. Most people don’t come to faith because of polished arguments. They come because someone they trusted said, “Come and see.”

We sometimes underestimate the power of a simple invitation. One coffee. One conversation. One invitation to church, Bible study, or prayer. One small act of pointing someone toward Jesus. That’s all it takes to change a life. Philip’s few words set Nathanael on a path that led him to declare, “You are the Son of God.”

God doesn’t call us to convince the world. He calls us to invite. When we worry about whether people will respond, we can take comfort in knowing that the outcome is not in our hands. Our task is simply to extend the invitation. God does the rest.

So don’t wait until you feel ready or eloquent. Just say, “Come and see.” Sometimes the most powerful outreach is also the simplest.

Action: This week, invite someone with the simple words: “Come and see.”

Prayer: Lord, thank You for the people who once told me, “Come and see.” Help me to carry that same invitation into my conversations, not with pressure but with love. May my life point others to You. Amen.

Thought for the Day: Outreach begins with three words: Come and see.