“The first thing Andrew did was to find his brother Simon and tell him, “We have found the Messiah” (that is the Christ). And he brought him to Jesus.”
John 1: 41-42 [NIV]
John 1: 41-42 [NIV]
If you have time, read the full passage: John 1: 35-42
One thing I have learnt is that God uses us in the situations we find ourselves in. We might be given opportunities to share our faith in the workplace, in the supermarket or at the school gate. I know an elderly lady who gives space to listen to people and then point them to Jesus as she walks her dog. She is often surprised by the opportunities God gives her as she walks across the park with her four-legged friend! What I love about this lady is that she is open to the opportunities God gives her and is willing to share the good news of Jesus.
In our Bible passage, we read that Andrew is definitely open to sharing the good news of Jesus! I love the excitement he shows and the sense of urgency portrayed. Straight away Andrew finds his brother and shares the good news: ‘We have found Jesus!’ Just like Andrew we are called to point others to Jesus, sharing what we ourselves have found. It’s not just the work of a few that are called ‘evangelists’ – we all have a role to play. Who are the people you already have a connection with?
Where are your God-given opportunities?
Reflection: Am I praying for opportunities to point to Jesus and share my faith? Do I see this as important? What proportion of my week is spent with people who do not already follow Jesus?
Prayer: Please give me opportunities today to point to Jesus, eyes to see them, courage to take them and the wisdom to know what to say. Amen.
Hannah Mears
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