Said in the unsaid

"John was standing with two of his disciples, and as he watched Jesus walk by, he said, 'Behold, the Lamb of God.' The two disciples heard what he said and followed Jesus." - John 1:35-37

We've entered into a relatively short period after Christmas and before Lent called Ordinary Time. The songs we sing, the readings we here are more about singular lessons and glimpses into Christ's life, rather than a part of a larger theme. However, there's nothing ordinary about Jesus. And it appears that not much has changed since the magi visited when he was a baby - people are still drawn to him instantly because of who he is - a truth not yet clear to these two disciples, but one that will get clearer as the days go on.

Often when I hear these Gospel readings in church, I think about the actions and reactions of the disciples as much as I think about their words. Jesus walks by and instantly John points him out and says 'Behold, the Lamb of God'. Granted, he's been talking about Jesus's coming for awhile, but now he makes it plain to his former followers - this guy is the one you've been waiting for! And his followers react immediately and start literally following him - without question, without hesitation, and they never look back.

Now that's something to think about.