A Simple Thing
Scripture – John 1:40-42: Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother, was one of the two who heard what John had said and who had followed Jesus. 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. Jesus looked at him and said, “You are Simon son of John. You will be called Cephas” (which, when translated, is Peter).
Observation – Andrew did a really simple thing. He told his brother what he had found. I visited another church yesterday for Sunday morning worship. The pastor there is in the midst of sermon series called “Just Walk Across the Room.” The purpose is to give some practical tips on how to naturally talk about Christ with people we already know. One of his points was that God already has a great story, and we need to tell it well. A second point was that each of us who have accepted Christ have a great story as well, and we need to tell it well. Andrew found Simon and shared his experience of Christ. They both already knew God’s great story. Andrew simply said we have found the next step in that story. And he brought Simon to Jesus.
Application – I will recall God’s great story – His story intended for all people. I will also give thought to my powerful story. What difference has He made in my life? What words might I use to share that?
Prayer – Lord, thank you for the people who brought me to you. There were several over the years – beginning with my parents. Finally, I accepted your offer of salvation myself. Thank you for keeping that offer on the table for me. How might I speak to my brothers about this?
Observation – Andrew did a really simple thing. He told his brother what he had found. I visited another church yesterday for Sunday morning worship. The pastor there is in the midst of sermon series called “Just Walk Across the Room.” The purpose is to give some practical tips on how to naturally talk about Christ with people we already know. One of his points was that God already has a great story, and we need to tell it well. A second point was that each of us who have accepted Christ have a great story as well, and we need to tell it well. Andrew found Simon and shared his experience of Christ. They both already knew God’s great story. Andrew simply said we have found the next step in that story. And he brought Simon to Jesus.
Application – I will recall God’s great story – His story intended for all people. I will also give thought to my powerful story. What difference has He made in my life? What words might I use to share that?
Prayer – Lord, thank you for the people who brought me to you. There were several over the years – beginning with my parents. Finally, I accepted your offer of salvation myself. Thank you for keeping that offer on the table for me. How might I speak to my brothers about this?
1 Comments:
Hi Roger: What a dumb mistake yesterday. I forgot that it was only Andrew that was identified in that first walk of the two accepting Christ's invitation to "Come and See".
In your today's meditations, it was so interesting to see how your 'other' church visit fit right into today's scripture. We all have a GREAT message to share, don't we? May we learn to tell it effectively at the right times.
Much love, Barb
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