“One of the two which heard John speak, and followed him, was Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother” (John 1:40).

What a wonderful ministry Andrew had in the life of his brother, Peter. We read of Andrew’s conversion in our verse for today. It was a wonderful day for Andrew. In fact, it was so wonderful that he could not keep it a secret. Immediately he went to tell his brother, Peter. Such good news compels Andrew to bring his brother to the Lord (1:41-42). It makes me smile to still think of it. One day, many years ago, my wife was looking out the window of our kitchen watching our youngest children, Billy and Rachel, playing with the neighborhood kids. To her amazement, she saw all the neighborhood kids sitting as if they were in a church service. Suddenly they all raised their hands. Quickly she left her kitchen to discover that Bill had shared the gospel and had even given the invitation. “How many of you want to go to Heaven?” Of course they all raised their hands. Karen had some quick work to do with the “assembled congregation”!  His methods may not have been great, but his motive was. It really is true that when a person comes to know the Lord the news is just too good to keep a secret.

For today: How about you? You are the Andrew. Who is your Peter?