One of the best parts for me about teaching Sunday School to the youth of Central is how I am the one that usually learns something! In a recent lesson, I learned that one of the Disciples was named Andrew. Andrew is rarely mentioned in the Bible. I guess this is why I didn't know about him. One of the most well known miracles in the Bible is when Jesus feeds the 5,000. As Jesus and the Disciples crossed the Sea of Galilee, a large crowd gathered and was seeking out Jesus. As the restless group assembled, Jesus asked Phillip about buying bread for the people to eat. Phillip responded that bread was too expensive…Jesus was only testing Phillip.
As the scripture tells us, Andrew informs Jesus of a young boy with bread and fish. Little did Andrew know what would happen next.
In the few other passages regarding Andrew, he seems to be the Disciple that brings people to Jesus. A simple task but a task that was rewarding to many.
When I shared this lesson and story in my Sunday School class, I asked the youth if any of them had been like Andrew. Had they ever experienced an “Andrew Moment”?! Every day we have a chance to do a simple act that could lead to a fantastic result. I may never be able to introduce the young boy who helped feed the 5,000 but I CAN introduce someone in need to the proper program or agency. I CAN help someone find the tools to help improve or help someone find a way to “give back”. In this time of Lent, and throughout our year, may we all have many “Andrew Moments”.
Written by Will Rucker
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