NOTES ON SCRIPTURE 1895 NO. 23
NOTES ON SCRIPTURE 1895 NO. 23
It is very interesting to see the simplicity at the beginning. The two disciples just follow Jesus, He attracts them; they not only follow Him, but they want to know where He abides. The heart set on Him is sure to come to this: “Where dwellest thou?” The place where He dwells is the goal of the heart. Most graciously the Lord responds to the true heart. He said to them, “Come and see”. They came and saw where He dwelt, and abode with Him that day. It is only in company with Him that we know Him. There is a marked difference between the way His presence affects us individually, and in the assembly. In the former He influences us with respect to our [p. 67] state, in the latter He makes known His own mind and interests as we are ready to receive them. As the queen of Sheba was entranced by the wisdom of Solomon in his own house, you can never get His mind for yourself individually, as you get it in the assembly.