Daily Prescriptions

September 18, 2026

Be an Andrew! Take a moment to read John 1:37-42. Here’s a couple of reasons I am challenging myself first, and then all of my friends to be an Andrew. 1. Andrew’s conviction. “They followed Jesus” (1:37). I am not sure who the other disciple was, but Andrew was a follower of John the Baptist and now he has been pointed to Christ and he follows. 2. Andrew’s concern. “One of the two which heard John speak, and followed Him, was Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother. He first findeth his own brother” (1:40-41a). What greater thrill could there ever be than to share with our family and friends the wonderful truth of knowing Christ. The news was just too great to be kept to himself. He immediately goes to find his brother. 3. Andrew’s certainty. “We have found the Messiah, which is, being interpreted, the Christ” (1:41b). There was no shred of hesitancy. He didn’t say, “We hope we found the Messiah.” He most certainly didn’t say, “We think just possibly that maybe if we’re lucky this might be the One we’ve waited for all our lives.” None of those awful indecisive statements or attitudes. Wouldn’t you have loved to see how this lifelong fisherman, a man of the waters on the Sea of Galilee, came into the presence of his brother? I cannot begin to imagine the sheer excitement and confidence, “WE HAVE FOUND THE MESSIAH, THE CHRIST!” 4. Andrew’s compassion. “And he brought him to Jesus” (1:42a). I cannot add anything to this except to ask myself and you, who is the one with whom we will intersect today that needs to be brought to Jesus? 5. Andrew’s contentment. “And when Jesus beheld him, he said, Thou art Simon the son of Jona: thou shalt be called Cephas, which is by interpretation, A stone” (1:42b). Andrew brought Peter. Peter would become very prominent in the Lord’s ministry. Andrew served but not nearly in the spotlight like his brother. I admire Andrew. There is no hint of jealousy or irritation at his brother’s promotion while he served in the background. What a precious man Andrew is. I want these same five things. How about you? Thank the Lord for Andrew. I can’t wait to meet him someday after I get to meet the Lord Himself and then some very special folks who have gone Home before me.