Come and See

Philip found Nathanael and said to him, ‘We have found the one Moses wrote about in the Law, the one about whom the prophets wrote: he is Jesus son of Joseph, from Nazareth.’ ‘From Nazareth?’ said Nathanael ‘Can anything good come from that place?’ ‘Come and see’ replied Philip.
Jn.1:45,46

Philip is entreating his friend Nathanael to meet with Jesus. He counters Nathanael's skepticism with the simple but powerful invitation. "Come and see."

Philip uses the same phrase that Jesus had used the previous day when calling James and Andrew. "Come and see". It places the initiative back on the one who is being called, letting them approach on their terms. It also stops any argument. It's both an invitation and a command whose only response can be yes or no. 

"Come and see" is most effective where there is already a relationship. Philip was obviously friends with Nathanael. It's an invitation I can use with friends and family when inviting them to an Alpha Course. 

Jesus, you are worth seeing. Help me seize the moments with friends and family where I can invite them to come and see you. 
Saint Philip Neri, please pray for me.