will they ever leave?

will they ever leave? not that i want them to go, but here…let me explain.

i was reading this morning from the gospel of John, chapter 1, verse 36ish. this is where Jesus calls His first disciples. John the Baptist is hanging out with a couple of his disciples and Jesus walks by. John points and tells his disciples, “Behold, the Lamb of God!” Immediately, Johns 2 disciples left and followed Jesus. Left John in the dust.

After reading this I thought of my youth. Prior to this John had done a great job of preparing the way of the Lord. He really did nothing to bring praise to himself but instead, did everything to bring praise to the King whose sandal he is not worthy to untie. So John had these disciples who followed him, ( i am convinced) because they knew he would point them to this One who is to come. These were the very disciples who immediately left John to follow Jesus. The disciples were so sure of who this Jesus was. John must have done an amazing job preparing these disciples for the time when they would meet Jesus; for the time John knew was coming. The time when they would leave.

So here is the question I ask myself. I spend alot of time telling my youth about Jesus. Am I doing as good a job as John? Will my youth, the moment they truly catch a glimpse of Jesus, leave? Will they drop all they have and follow this King without asking questions?

I sure hope so.