ANDREW

I prefer the story of Andrew in the Gospel of John to the story of Andrew in the other gospels.

In John - Andrew is standing there with this other guy and Jesus walks by.  John the Baptist says, "Look! There is the Lamb of God!"

The two heard this and follow after Jesus.

Jesus turns around and asks, "What are you looking for?"

They answer, "Rabbi where do you stay."

Jesus says, "Come and see."

So they went and stayed with Jesus. 

It was about 4 in the afternoon.

They experienced Jesus.

Andrew goes and finds his brother and says, "We have found the Messiah - the Anointed One."

He brings his brother Peter to Jesus - who looks at him and says, "You are Simon. Son of John. Your name shall be Cephas - which means Peter."

In Luke Jesus stands there at the Sea of Galilee - with a big crowd - spots Peter in his boat and says, "Launch out into the deep waters and lower your nets for a catch."

The carpenter is telling the fisherman what to do.

Peter says to the stranger, "Master we have been fishing all night long and caught nothing - but if that's what you want, okay!"

Their nets were full. They were almost breaking. They called to their buddies who came in another boat - and both boats were filled."

At this Peter fell at the knees of Jesus and said, "Leave me alone Jesus. I am a sinful man."

Jesus says, "Don't be afraid Simon. From now on you'll be catching men."

With that they brought their boats to land - left everything - and became his followers.

Mark simplifies the story even more.  Jesus just walks along the shore and calls Peter and Andrew.  Then  he proceeds a short distance and calls two more brothers, James and John.

And all 4 follow Jesus.

Matthew tells the story - almost the same as Mark.

As I said, "I like John's version the best." 

It's probably because my name is Andrew -but I also  like the way Andrew discovers Jesus and then goes and tells his brother about Jesus.

Neat.  May all those who meet Jesus tell their brothers and sisters about him.