WEDNESDAY, November 30 Saint Andrew

Matthew 4:18-22. Immediately they left their nets and followed him.

Matthew and Mark seem to say that when Jesus saw Andrew and his brother Peter fishing and called them to follow him, they instantly dropped everything and did so, no questions asked. John’s Gospel (1:35-42) suggests there was more to the story than that. It appears that Andrew was first a follower of John the Baptist who heard John say of Jesus, “Behold! The Lamb of God!” Andrew didn’t follow Jesus just then, but asked if he might visit with Jesus and get to know him. Jesus agreed, and only after that did Andrew go to his brother Peter and say, “We have found the Messiah.” Peter then joined Andrew and the two became disciples of Jesus.

That Andrew was with John the Baptist suggests he had already been searching for something. People don’t usually listen to evangelists unless something is missing in their lives. That’s one of the first steps toward discipleship—acknowledging an empty place, perhaps a painfully empty place, in your soul and being willing to take some risks to fill it. Andrew also shows an openness of mind, for though already familiar with John the Baptist and drawn to him, he was willing to leave John for something and someone new and unknown.

PRAY for the Diocese of West Missouri (Province VII, USA)
Ps 19 or 19:1-6; Deuteronomy 30:11-14; Romans 10:8b-18

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Nov 30, 2011 at 6:26 am

Written by emeline,

Today, we commemorate the life of Andrew, a willing follower of Jesus. Andrew recognized that Jesus was a Great Leader and invited his brother along. May we also recognize Who Jesus is and invite others to join His company so that we may share in His glory.

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Nov 30, 2011 at 7:31 am

Written by understand,

2 Peter 2:8 But do not ignore this one fact, beloved, that with the Lord one day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like one day. 9The Lord is not slow about his promise, as some think of slowness, but is patient with you,* not wanting any to perish, but all to come to repentance.

Thanks!

Nov 30, 2011 at 8:06 am

Written by Jan Harris,

I have enjoyed November's author and hope he/she will be invited to contribute again in the future.

Thanks!

Nov 30, 2011 at 9:09 am

Written by Marco of San Francisco,

I echo what Jan wrote above. Thanks to November's author. I feel like I know you yet we have never met. To me, to be a follower of Jesus, is to lead by
being a living example of Jesus love and forgiveness to all.

Dcn.

Nov 30, 2011 at 10:59 am

Written by Terry Suruda,

November's writer, whoever you are, thank you. I have looked forward day by day (!) to what you had to say, and I was never disappointed. You gave me fresh insights and food for the soul. I hope you will be back again. Blessings..

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Nov 30, 2011 at 1:41 pm

Written by Olive,

Adding my thanks for all you have written. Your have inspired me.

Today I am reminded of my great empty hole that took four years of searching before I was led to the parish where I was instructed and have belonged since 1954. I recall hearing for the first time the hymn that begins "O, saving victim..." and ending with "...in our true native land with Thee." I had spent my life up to age 29 not belonging anywhere including this world. Hearing that hymn marked getting what was intellectually accepted into my most intimate self. I belong to God.

Thanks

Nov 30, 2011 at 2:15 pm

Written by sister liz,

Todays meditation commentary expanded my view of Andrew. I have always seen him as the explorer, introducer, and encourager (team skilled) but not as one who methodically studies the alternative path. I join with the friends above who were blessed over this November month by the author. Grateful for your gifts and ministry. Thanks be to God!

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