After
Andrew had stayed with Jesus and had learned much from him, he did
not keep this treasure to himself, but hastened to share it with his
brother Peter. Notice what Andrew said to him: "We have found
the Messiah, that is to say, the Christ." Notice how his words
reveal what he has learned in so short a time. They show the power of
the master who has convinced them of this truth. Andrew's words
reveal a soul waiting with the utmost longing for the coming of the
Messiah, looking forward to his appearing from heaven, rejoicing when
he does appear, and hastening to announce so great an event to
others. To support one another in the things of the spirit is the
true sign of good will between brothers, loving kinship and sincere
affection.
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Saint John Chrysostom from a homily on the Gospel of John
