S. John 1:40-42 (NIV) 40 Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother, was one of the two who heard what John had said and who had followed Jesus. 41 The first thing Andrew did was to find his brother Simon and tell him, “We have found the Messiah” (that is, the Christ). 42 And he brought him to Jesus.
O. Andrew became a Christ follower. John records the first thing Andrew did was to tell his brother Simon Peter about Jesus (The Messiah) and then he brought him to Jesus. He didn’t just tell him, he brought him to Jesus. I love this pasage - Andrew knew Jesus was the Messiah, the one who had the answers and reasons for life - so he made it a priority - The first thing was to not only tell Simon but to take him to Jesus.
A. I remember the zeal and excitement of when I trusted Christ as my savior and Lord. I told nearly all I came into contact with. This “desire” and zeal would then me on a pathway to the pastorate and lifetime of telling people about Jesus. I still have tha zeal and desire to not only tell people about Jesus, but to “take them to Jesus.” By this I mean use every available means and method to reach every available person.
P. Thank you Father for saving me and calling me to tell others about the Lord Jesus. Holy Spirit fill me and lead me to frequent, regular encounters of sharing Jesus with others and boldness to bring others to Jesus. In Jesus’ name.
