"And he brought him to Jesus." John 1:42 NKJV
Andrew brought Simon Peter to Jesus. We tend to miss this because, we hear so much about Peter but, very little about Andrew., He was often referred to as 'Simon Peter's brother.' Yet, just a short time in the presence of Jesus, caused Andrew and John to be evangelists and hence, Simon Peter comes to know Jesus.
It appears that Andrew lived under the shadow of his brother Peter. As we've seen, he was nearly always classed as Peter's brother. Have you ever suffered with this - siblings always favoured and talked about and you as if you don't really exist? It appears that Andrew didn't let it worry him. Although he doesn't seem to be in Jesus' inner circle, he was always around because he just loved serving Jesus. He may have been the quiet type of person, the one who is happy to be in the background. Some people would have resented this, but not Andrew. Let us not forget that, he and John, were the first to follow Jesus and they both got to know Him during their chat that day. That was something to savour and cherish. And didn't Peter owe his meeting with Jesus, to Andrew?
Andrew was very content to be in the shadows. What about you? Andrew was always bringing people to Jesus, that's who he was. Have you ever led anyone to Jesus? If you have, that is an amazing feat. If you haven't, the time will come when you will. Don't ever worry that people around you seem to be doing this. Remember Andrew, he brought Peter, his famous brother to know Jesus. If you have led anyone to Jesus, hang on to that achievement. If you haven't - yet, hang on to the fact that you will do, before too long. And also think of the many other things that you do for Jesus; things that other people don't have the time to do.
(1) Andrew was responsible for introducing Peter to Jesus. (2) He brought the boy with the 5 loaves and 2 fishes to Jesus (John 6:8-9). (3) He was one of those who brought the inquiring people to Jesus (John 12:22). And the many other things that were not recorded, but Jesus knew about. You may feel that you have not done a lot for Jesus. You may feel that you haven't a ministry or you are not a key player. Think about this, the things that you have done for Jesus - including those long hours in prayer - are all noted down in heaven and Jesus knows all about them. You see, you may feel that you are under the shadow to someone but, you are wrong. You are unique, a chosen vessel and you are very, very precious to the King of kings and don't ever forget that fact.
If you don't know Jesus or, have fallen away, why not say this prayer right now:
'Lord Jesus, I have sinned and I ask you to forgive me and be my Lord and Saviour. Please come into my heart, fill me with Your Spirit and give me a brand new start today.
In Jesus' Name. Amen'
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