The Twelve Apostles – Part 8
Philip
“The day following Jesus would go forth into Galilee, and findeth Philip, and saith unto him, Follow Me. Now Philip was of Bethsaida, the city of Andrew and Peter. Philip findeth Nathanael, and saith unto him, We have found him, of whom Moses in the law, and the prophets, did write, Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph” (John 1:43-45).
These verses give us an insight into Philip’s call to discipleship and his desire for others to meet the Lord Jesus.
He seems to have taken a prominent place amongst the disciples. He is the one who spoke of how much it would cost to feed the multitude (John 6:5-7). Certain Greeks questioned him as to seeing Jesus (John 12:20-22). He asks the Lord concerning showing them the Father (John 14:8-9). He is listed with those that were in the upper room waiting for the promise of the Holy Spirit (Act 1:13).
From these scriptures we learn that Philip had a warm, loving heart with a desire to help others, although not always sure how it could be done. In spite of what often seemed like a lack of faith the Lord used him in blessing to many.
