BROTHER, CHECK THIS OUT

John 1:40-42
Holy Bible. New Living Translation copyright © 1996, 2004 by Tyndale Charitable Trust.

The First Disciples

40 Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother, was one of these men who heard what John said and then followed Jesus. 41 Andrew went to find his brother, Simon, and told him, “We have found the Messiah” (which means “Christ”).

42 Then Andrew brought Simon to meet Jesus. Looking intently at Simon, Jesus said, “Your name is Simon, son of John—but you will be called Cephas” (which means “Peter”).


When Andrew found the Messiah, his first reaction was to run and share the news with his brother. It is often difficult to communicate within our own families. Even Jesus experienced this with his brothers. But Andrew had the kind of relationship with his brother where he could bring him good news and his brother would listen.

Simon didn’t only listen. He followed. He followed Andrew to see Jesus and ultimately became a follower of Christ. Andrew led Simon to Jesus and Peter became one of Jesus’ inner circle.

Pray for the ability to have this kind of influence, by word or deed, with those within your families.