Bringing Others to Jesus John 1:35-42 Andrew is the disciple known for bringing people to Jesus. Immediately after meeting the Lord, he introduced his brother Simon to the Messiah. Another time, when a great multitude was hungry, he found a boy with five loaves and two fishes and brought him to Jesus (John 6:8-9). When some Greeks wanted to meet Christ, Andrew and Philip made the introductions (12:20-22). This disciple never lost his enthusiasm for the Savior. Andrews own conversion experience motivated him to let others know about the One whod changed his life (1:36-37). How about you--have you lost the joy of your salvation? If your Christian life has become stale and musty, its time to remember what Christ has done for you and to ask that He restore your excitement. In addition, Andrew longed to know the Savior and spend time with Him (vv. 38-39). The disciples example is a good reminder that sweet fellowship with the Lord isnt supposed to end with devotional times. It should also stimulate a desire to share with others the joy we find in our relationship with Christ. Finally, Andrew was motivated by his conviction that Jesus was the Messiah (v. 41). Hed found the answer for a lost and hurting world and wanted others to know. When Andrew answered the call to discipleship, Jesus told him hed be catching men instead of fish (Luke 5:10). Since we, too, are followers of Christ, we have this same assignment. Our styles and opportunities vary, but were each responsible to develop a lifelong habit of bringing others to Jesus.
Posted on: Tue, 30 Sep 2014 07:26:45 +0000
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