Andrew: The One Day That Changed Everything
What is it that makes you who you are? For some people it’s their looks, for some it’s their wealth, for others it’s their religious affiliation, or their popularity. What is it that makes you who you are?
The disciple Andrew was a religious man who found his identity in life as a follower of John the Baptist, a man who spoke and acted for God. One day John saw Jesus passing by. Knowing Andrew hung on his every word, he said, “Look, the Lamb of God!” (John 1:36). John was telling Andrew, “You need a new identity in life, and Jesus is who you should be following.” In other words, “Andrew, if you have an encounter with Christ, your thoughts, your desires, your passions, your entire outlook on life will never be the same again because only Jesus has the power to change a man.” John 1:39 tells us that Andrew “went and saw where he was staying, and they spent that day with him.” And, just like John thought, after talking with Jesus, asking questions, and hearing his wonderful words of life, his relationship with Jesus replaced religion, and Andrew would never be the same again!
Beloved, if what makes you who you are is all about appearances, wealth, popularity, religion, or your career, then you need to spend a day with Jesus! You see, one day with Jesus changed everything for Andrew, and it can for you too! He became one of the 12 Apostles, a pillar in the early church, and an evangelist who took the Gospel to Greece and to Russia. Andrew lived his life telling others about the cross and then ended it having been hung on one. He did it because he had an encounter with Christ that taught him that a relationship with him is more important than being religious. Oh beloved, come, spend a day with Jesus! You will never be the same again! Just ask Andrew!
This is Laine Wilder for Carry the Light Ministries, bringing you Insights From an Elder.
by Laine Wilder
Author of “Insights From an Elder” for
Carry the Light Ministries
