Have you ever walked into a store just to be met by a salesperson asking, "Can I help you find something?" Our instinct is often to say, "I’m just looking." In this message, Pastor Brian explores the Gospel of John, where Jesus asks the disciples a similar, life-altering question: "What are you looking for?"

We often spend our lives looking for the "sink repair kit"—that one thing we think will finally fix our brokenness or make our lives perfect. But Jesus invites us into something deeper. Through personal stories of transition, the messy reality of hospital chaplaincy, and the significance of a Tuesday at 4:00 PM, we discover that what we are truly looking for is a place to abide.

Key Takeaways

The Question: Jesus doesn't start with a lecture; he starts with an invitation to examine our own desires.

The Hallowed Mundane: Why the Gospel writer included the specific time (4:00 PM) and why the "boring" details of our lives are often where God is most present.

Reluctant Doors: How God uses our "second jobs," financial shifts, and moments of reluctance to lead us to where He is staying.

Better, Not Easier: Following Jesus doesn't promise a simpler life, but it does promise a better one—one where we are never alone in the mess.

Scripture Reference

John 1:29–42

Reflection Question As you walk through the physical and metaphorical doors of your life this week—at the office, your child's bedroom, or a difficult conversation—pause and take a breath. What are you looking for on the other side?

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