(story told in Matthew 4:18-20; Mark 1:16-18; 3:18; Luke 6:12-16; John 1:35-42; 12:21-22; Acts 1:13)
Andrew was a fisherman from Galilee and the brother of Peter. Before following Jesus, he was a disciple of John the Baptist. When John pointed to Jesus and said, “Behold, the Lamb of God,” Andrew immediately recognized that this was the Messiah they had been waiting for. He spent time with Jesus and was so moved by what he heard that he went straight to tell his brother, saying, “We have found the Messiah.” From the very beginning, Andrew’s heart was focused on bringing others to Christ.
When Jesus called Andrew and Peter to follow Him, they left their nets at once and became two of His first disciples. Andrew may not have been as outspoken as Peter, but he played a quiet and steady role in Jesus’ ministry. He often worked behind the scenes, guiding people to the Savior with simple faith and kindness.
Andrew’s faith was evident in small but meaningful moments. When a large crowd gathered to hear Jesus teach, it was Andrew who found a boy with five loaves and two fish. Though the food seemed too little, he brought it to Jesus, who performed a miracle that fed thousands. Andrew believed that even small offerings could become great in God’s hands.
He was also the one who helped connect people from other nations to Jesus, showing that God’s message was for everyone. His open heart reflected Jesus’ mission to reach the whole world.
Andrew’s story teaches that faithfulness isn’t about fame or position—it’s about pointing others to Jesus. With quiet strength and a willing spirit, Andrew reminds us that one invitation, one small act of faith, can help change lives forever.