Seek out people who will challenge you

Morning: Psalms 30, 32; Deuteronomy 7:17-26; Titus 3:1-15

Evening: Psalms 42, 43; John 1:43-51

Philip is impressed by Jesus.  Nathanael is skeptical and challenges Jesus to his face.  Jesus’s famous response is, “Here is truly an Israelite in whom there is no deceit.”  Jesus wants companions like Nathanael.  People in positions of influence or authority are often harried by yes-people who try to ‘say the right thing’, impress and curry favour.  But the Way of Jesus looks for honesty.  Jesus perceives that Nathanael will never try to impress him by deceit.  It’s not easy to seek out helpers who will challenge you, but that is what great leaders do.