Devotion:
Read John 1:40-42a.
This week (and in our worship time today) we have been focusing on key connections we need in our life as Christians: with God, with other Christians and with those who do not have a personal relationship with Jesus. That is one way you can assess your Christian journey at any given time, to ask yourself “How am I doing in each of those categories of connection?”
In our Bible verses for today, we are in the middle of a story from the time when Jesus was just beginning his ministry. It was a transition time from the ministry of John the Baptist to Jesus. John is pointing his followers toward Jesus. In this case, Andrew was one who followed the advice of John and made that transition to Jesus. I love what verse 41 tells us: “The first thing Andrew did was to find his brother Simon and tell him…” about Jesus. It’s just one example of someone who knew about Jesus telling someone who didn’t know him.
That is our calling as well. It is so very important for us to be intentional about connecting with non-Christians and developing relationships with them. Those relationships will all be different; each person or family is unique and the relationship with them will be as well. So, we look to the Holy Spirit to guide us in how to best help each one come to know Christ. But first, we have to get connected to them.
Personal Worship Option:
With how many non-Christians do you have more than a casual relationship? Pray each day for a deeper desire to connect with people outside the Church, then for opportunities to make those connections.
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