One More for Jesus

The Bible tells us that Andrew went and found his brother Peter and brought him to Jesus.  (see John 1:41).  That, ladies and gentlemen, is Evangelism 101.  Just bring people to Jesus.

I remember hearing Rick Warren tell the story of what his father began to say over and over on his death bed.  'Gotta reach one more for Jesus.  Gotta reach one more for Jesus.  Gotta reach one more for Jesus.'  They say that in approaching death, people revert back to talking about what is most important to them.  In this case, for Rick's Dad - there was nothing more important.  Jimmy Warren, Rick's Dad, repeated that statement more than 100 times.

This morning at Northside, I preached on the return of Jesus.  It had been a while since I had preached on the Second Coming of Christ.  I went back to the Gospel of Luke, and I picked up where we had left off a few months ago.  That led me to Luke 12:35-48, and this subject.  In doing so, I was reminded again of living in the light of His return.  I also relived the urgency with which we must minister.

At the close of the service, I found myself making a strong appeal to the congregation to trust the Lord and profess their faith in Him.  At the two services this morning, six people professed their faith in Christ, and two more rededicated their lives to the Lord.  As a church we rejoiced and gave God praise for the power of the gospel unto salvation.  HALLELUJAH!

When Andrew looked back over his life, he would know that he had the privilege of introducing his brother Peter to Jesus.  I'm sure he has no regrets about that.  Many believers are familiar with Peter and his bold faith for the Lord.  I'm especially grateful for Andrew who brought him to the Lord.  Andrew is the first of the disciples I hope to meet in heaven.  I will tell him how greatly he impacted my life.  I will tell him that our first daughter was named Andrea in essence after him.

Who are you reaching out to with the gospel?  Is it a constant concern and passion of your heart?  Will you echo Jimmy Warren's statement with me?  'Gotta reach one more for Jesus!'  Now that's how you keep the fire burning!