"Bring people to Jesus"

"He first found his own brother Simon and said to him, " We have found the Messiah"

(Which is translated, the Christ).

JOHN 1:41(KJV)

  People become known for many things. Noah is known as a righteous man in an evil age. David is known as the man after God's own heart. Peter is known outspoken disciple. John is known as the disciple whom Jesus loved. Judas is known as the betrayer. Paul is known as fearless of the gospel. Andrew is known for bringing other to Jesus.

  The first person andrew brought to Jesus was his brother peter. As soon as Peter joined the disciple, he became the spokenperson for the Twelve, while Andrew remained in the background. It was Peter, not Andrew, who rose to prominence as one of Jesus' inner circle of three. We do not read of Andrew resenting Peter, it seems he was satified to bring others to Jesus and leave the result to Him.

   It is not surprising that Andrew found the boy with the boy with the loaves  and fishes and brought him to Jesus (John 6:8-9). Andrew brought Greeks to Jesus, even though they were despised by pious Jews (John 12:20-22). There is no record of ever preaching a sermon, performing a miracle, or  writng a book of Scripture. He is remembered for those whom he brought to Jesus.

  Andrew is a good role model for us. Our job is not to transform people into Christians nor to convict them of their sin. It is not our responsibilty to make people do what they ought to do.

   Our task is to bring them to Jesus, and He will perform His in divine work in their lives.