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09-29-2025 John 1 v4351 No Duplicity in Him
The Gospel of John Chapter 1 Verse 43 thru 51
43 The next day he decided to go to Galilee, and he found Philip. And Jesus said to him, “Follow me.” 44 Now Philip was from Bethsaida, the town of Andrew and Peter. 45 Philip found Nathanael and told him, “We have found the one about whom Moses wrote in the law, and also the prophets, Jesus, son of Joseph, from Nazareth.” 46 But Nathanael said to him, “Can anything good come from Nazareth?” Philip said to him, “Come and see.” 47 Jesus saw Nathanael coming toward him and said of him, “Here is a true Israelite. There is no duplicity in him.” 48 Nathanael said to him, “How do you know me?” Jesus answered and said to him, “Before Philip called you, I saw you under the fig tree.” 49 Nathanael answered him, “Rabbi, you are the Son of God; you are the King of Israel.” 50 Jesus answered and said to him, “Do you believe because I told you that I saw you under the fig tree? You will see greater things than this.” 51 And he said to him, “Amen, amen, I say to you, you will see the sky opened and the angels of God ascending and descending on the Son of Man.”
In John 1:43-51, we witness an important moment in the early ministry of Jesus, where He calls His first disciples, Philip and Nathanael. Philip, eager to share the discovery of the Messiah, goes to find Nathanael and tells him about Jesus of Nazareth. Initially, Nathanael responds with skepticism, asking, “Can anything good come out of Nazareth?” However, as Philip invites him to “come and see,” Nathanael encounters Jesus and experiences a transformative revelation. Jesus sees Nathanael under the fig tree, asserting, “Behold, an Israelite indeed, in whom is no deceit!” This statement underscores Nathanael’s honest disposition, contrasting it with the concept of duplicity.
Duplicity refers to the quality of being deceptive or having double standards—showing different sets of intentions or feelings to different people. In spiritual terms, it can manifest as pretending to seek truth while harboring underlying doubts or insincerity. In contrast, true belief in Christ emerges when individuals approach Him without duplicity, surrendering their doubts and insecurities to embrace His Kingdom fully.
The passage illustrates how the journey to faith begins with a willingness to encounter Jesus authentically. Nathanael’s transformation from skepticism to faith is a powerful testament to how genuine surrender opens the door to understanding and experiencing Jesus as the Christ. This belief is not a mere acknowledgment of facts but a profound acceptance that invites individuals into the fullness of God’s Kingdom.
Ultimately, as we navigate our own journeys, we are called to lay aside duplicity, come to Jesus with open hearts, and surrender to His transformative love and guidance. In doing so, we align ourselves with His Kingdom, discovering the truth of who He is and what it means to believe. If only we’d believe. Amen.
Join me as we pray our daily prayer of forgiveness. The Lord’s Prayer.
At the Savior’s command and formed by divine teaching, we dare to pray:
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil. Deliver us, Lord, we pray, from every evil, graciously grant peace in our days, that, by the help of your mercy, we may be always free from sin and safe from all distress, as we await the blessed hope and the coming of our Savior, Jesus Christ. For the kingdom, the power and the glory are yours now and forever.
I am sorry Lord. I believe You died and rose for me. Please forgive me as I forgive others. I share You as my Lord and Savior seeking to live your Will in all things. Prayers for wife Toni and my mother Betty pray for our children especially our two oldest Alexandra & Allen Son in Law Mark Stern; Julian, Gabriel and Jeffrey and our grandchildren Oliver, Julian and Elliott. We pray for those we’ve said we’d pray for and those who’ve asked us to pray for them. We pray for the dying as we do each day Lord give them peace in their last breath. We pray for Holy Mother Church. Our prayers for our niece Brittany. In Jesus Precious Blood by His Name we pray. Amen.
I am a poet obedient to Christ,
Catholic Evangelist Thomas Cruz†Wiggins
†Spirit led God inspired Christ fed†®
Ephesians 6:17-20
09-29-2025 John 1 v4351
**No Duplicity in Him**
In Galilee where the sun first gleamed,
A voice called forth, as if from dreams.
“Come, follow me,” said the Nazarene,
To Philip, eager with hope unseen.
“Found the One,” he shared with delight,
“Jesus of Nazareth, our chosen light!”
But Nathanael paused, filled with doubt,
“Can good come from there?” he sought to pout.
Yet Philip smiled, with a gentle plea,
“Come and see; witness the mystery.”
With heart open wide, Nathanael drew near,
A moment of faith cast aside his fear.
“Behold, an Israelite, true and sincere,
In you, there is no deceit to sear.”
Astounded, Nathanael felt the grace,
As Jesus unveiled his truest place.
“When you were beneath the fig tree’s shade,
I saw you, my friend, where faith is laid.”
A flicker of truth lit Nathanael’s heart,
“Rabbi, you’re the Son of God, set apart!”
Through simple words, belief took its flight,
The heavens opened, revealing the light.
In surrender to Christ, they found their way,
For those who seek Him, He’s never far away. Amen.
© Thomas Joe Cruz†Wiggins
September 29, 2025 @ 04:39 AM EST
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