John 1:40-42
“Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother, was one of the two who heard John’s witness and followed Jesus. The first thing he did after finding where Jesus lived was find his own brother, Simon, telling him, ‘We’ve found the Messiah’ (that is, ‘Christ’). He immediately led him to Jesus.”
“Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother, was one of these men who heard what John said and then followed Jesus. Andrew went to find his brother, Simon, and told him, ‘We have found the Messia’ (which means ‘Christ’). Andrew brought Simon to meet Jesus.”
Andrew was an essential part of God’s plan to launch Jesus’ earthly ministry. His spiritual hunger drew him to John the Baptist. He stepped away from John, for whom he must have felt affection and loyalty, to follow Jesus. His actions illustrate John’s purpose. Then he went to get his brother.
Andrew was hungry and humble. He held his self in check. He was not a blunderbuss like Peter nor was he an orator like thundering John. Perhaps he was the servant backbone of the apostles and the early church, working faithfully behind the scenes.
Lord, I feel most affinity for this kind of service. Thank you for the opportunities you have given me to serve. Please, may there be more. Let me not become an invalid. Give me enthusiasm for the blogging you have called me to. I need help.