In John's Gospel we learn that Brother John the Baptist was sent as a "Witness" for the "Light" who was Jesus (John 1:7, 15). But do we miss the truth of the story which is right before our eyes? John , the witnessing one, brought others along with him (John 1:35). Reading we learn that Andrew was a "disciple" of John (John 1:40). When Andrew realized that the "Messiah" was among them, the One which the witnessing one had came to witness of, Andrew went a brought his brother Peter "to Jesus" (John 1: 41, 42a). And what is really neat about the story is that Jesus, the Light, knew Peter's dad and Jesus changed Peter's name to "Cephas" which means "stone" (John 1:42b). And we all know that Peter became a bold witness of Jesus, bringing many to the Savior.
So what does this mean to you and me?
As I've said before, and I challenge you again today; "Be the one to bring one to the ONE!" This is our mission! Be faithful believers to the Holy ONE. The ONE "Who was and is and is to come" (Rev 4:8).
Lord, open our eyes to those standing next to us who are lost. Help us to be bold in our witness of You, sharing the living truth of Your Gospel. Use us I pray. In the Name of Jesus. Amen
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Let us be ONE IN THE SPIRIT, yes, ONE IN THE LORD. And let us never forget that EveryONE matters to JESUS! 2 Peter 3:8-9 (NLT) -- (8) But don’t forget this, dear friends, that a day or a thousand years from now is like tomorrow to the Lord. (9) He isn’t really being slow about his promised return, even though it sometimes seems that way. But he is waiting, for the good reason that he is not willing that any should perish, and he is giving more time for sinners to repent.
ReplyDeleteI stand in agreement with you my brother and with the Gospel of Jesus. "All" are valuable and worthy of God's grace through and by and because the blood of Jesus. They just need to hear and understand and receive. What a mission but it's "Mission Possible" according to the Promised One!
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