The first thing Andrew did was to find his brother Simon and tell him, 'We have found the Messiah' (that is, the Christ). And he brought him to Jesus.

John 1:41-42

Andrew had a superpower that changed history, and you probably overlook it every day. While Peter preached to thousands, John wrote profound theology, and James led the early church, Andrew did something quieter. His power was equally strong: he connected people to Jesus. Every time we see Andrew in the Gospels, he's introducing someone to the Savior. He brought his brother Peter, noticed the boy with loaves and fish, and connected the Greeks who wanted to see Jesus.

Connection is the most undervalued ministry in the modern church, yet it's how the Kingdom actually grows. We celebrate the big stage ministries, the dynamic speakers, and the impressive leaders. We often miss the Andrews who quietly build bridges between people and Jesus. These connectors don't need platforms or programs. They just need relationships and intentionality. They remember that their coworker mentioned struggling with anxiety and think to invite them to a small group where others have found peace.

Andrew's approach was simple: Find someone, tell them what you've found, and bring them to Jesus. He didn't wait until he had all the answers, completed a discipleship program, or felt qualified to be a spiritual mentor. The moment he encountered Jesus, he immediately thought of someone else who needed the same experience. His evangelism wasn't complicated or programmatic. It was relational and immediate. In 1857, a Sunday school teacher named Edward Kimball felt led to share Christ with a young shoe salesman in Boston named Dwight Moody. This launched a ministry that would reach millions.

The genius of Andrew's method is that it multiplies naturally without requiring special skills or training. You don't need to be a theologian to say, "You should meet my friend Jesus." You don't need public speaking ability to invite someone to church with you. You don't need to answer every spiritual question perfectly. You just need to care enough about people to make connections. Andrew understood that his job wasn't to convert people. His job was to connect them with the One who transforms hearts.

Every person you know represents a potential Andrew moment waiting to happen. Think about your family members who haven't yet met Jesus, your friends who are searching for meaning, your neighbors who seem isolated, your coworkers who are struggling with life's challenges. Each of these relationships is an opportunity to do what Andrew did: notice their need, remember what you've found in Jesus, and create a bridge between them and Him. Sometimes that bridge is an invitation to church, sometimes it's sharing your story over coffee. Sometimes it's simply being the kind of person who makes others curious about your hope. Did you know that I'm a product of an invitation to church? And look where we are now!

Godseekers, God has placed you in relationships not by accident. He designed it so you can be an Andrew. You don't need a ministry title or a mission field overseas. You need eyes to see the people already in your life who need what you've found in Jesus. Stop waiting for someone else to reach your friends and family members. Start making the introductions that could change their eternity. Be the person who brings others to Jesus, and watch how God multiplies your simple acts of connection into His extraordinary work of transformation.

Prayer

Heavenly Father, thank You for the Andrews in my life who connected me to Jesus. Help me develop Andrew's heart for introduction and connection. Open my eyes to see the people around me who need to meet You, and give me courage to build bridges between them and Jesus. Make me faithful in the small act of connection, trusting You to do the great work of transformation. Use my relationships for Your Kingdom purposes. In Jesus' name, Amen.

Personal Reflection

• Who are the "Andrews" who connected you to Jesus or helped you grow in faith?
• What person in your current relationships might God be calling you to introduce to Jesus?

Step of Faith

Today, I will pray for one specific person in my life who needs Jesus and take one small step toward connecting them with Him or His people.