Today, behind-the-scenes individuals can introduce others to Jesus by serving in ministries that help spread the Gospel message. For example, Andrew, Peter’s brother, did that to a wonder-inspiring extent.
Andrew was the mastermind behind the scenes, orchestrating everything from behind closed doors. With Simon Peter as his brother and Jesus as his mentor and master, he was an integral part of many significant events. Despite his presence in the Gospels, Andrew never sought the spotlight for himself, always preferring to direct attention to others.
He made history with his impressive introduction skills. John the Baptist’s declaration of Jesus as “the Lamb of God” left such a profound impact on Andrew that he abandoned everything to follow Jesus. He recognized Jesus as the “Messiah” before many others did. With excitement in his heart after spending the day with Jesus, he hurried to find his brother Peter and introduce him to the one who had changed his life. History would forever remember the fateful introduction that brought Jesus and Peter together, thanks to Andrew. (If you would like to learn more about this, I recommend checking out John 1:35–42.)
On two other occasions mentioned in the Gospels, Andrew acted as a facilitator. He caught Jesus’ attention towards a boy carrying a lunch (as depicted in Jn 6:8-9) and aided in presenting Jesus to some Greek visitors (as depicted in Jn 12:20). The miracles that followed both passages were so incredible that they left a lasting impression.
Because of that, I would like to give a massive shout-out to the unsung heroes of the church, working in silence towards the betterment of all. Your existence is crucial, and I want to honor and respect it. You are the invisible and precious pillars that hold everything together, without which very little would be accomplished!
Thank you!
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