Brother Andrew
Brother Andrew
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Full Name and Common Aliases
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Andrzej "Andrew" Arisz is commonly known as Brother Andrew.
Birth and Death Dates
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Born on May 1928 in the Netherlands and passed away on December 13, 2022.
Nationality and Profession(s)
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Dutch Christian missionary and author.
Early Life and Background
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Brother Andrew was born in the Netherlands during World War II. As a young boy, he experienced firsthand the devastating effects of war and persecution. His family's faith played a significant role in their survival, and this experience instilled in him a deep commitment to sharing God's love with others.
Major Accomplishments
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Smuggling Bibles into Eastern Europe: In 1955, Brother Andrew embarked on his first mission to smuggle Bibles into communist countries. He used a converted Volkswagen Beetle to transport the sacred texts across borders.
Founding Open Doors International: In 1970, Brother Andrew founded Open Doors International, an organization dedicated to supporting persecuted Christians worldwide.
Notable Works or Actions
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Brother Andrew wrote several books detailing his experiences and the stories of those he encountered. His most notable works include:
"God's Smuggler" (1967)
"Be Courageous!" (1978)
These writings provide a glimpse into his dedication to spreading the Gospel, often in the face of danger.
Impact and Legacy
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Brother Andrew's work has had a profound impact on the lives of millions. He inspired countless individuals to become involved in missionary work, particularly in regions where Christians are persecuted. His legacy serves as a reminder that faith can be a powerful force for change, even in the most challenging circumstances.
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
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Brother Andrew's unwavering commitment to his faith and his willingness to take risks in pursuit of spreading God's message have made him an icon in Christian circles. His quotes continue to inspire and motivate people worldwide, serving as a testament to the enduring power of faith and compassion.
Quotes by Brother Andrew
Brother Andrew's insights on:
I had glimpsed the subterfuge. Rather than make a frontal attack on religion in this devout nation, the new regime was playing the game of Frustration. It was sponsoring a new translation of the Bible – a translation that never quite got published. It was sponsoring a new dictionary of the Bible – only there were no Bibles to go with the dictionary. The.
And so, for the first of many times, I said the Prayer of God’s Smuggler: ‘Lord, in my luggage I have Scripture that I want to take to Your children across this border. When You were on earth, You made blind eyes see. Now, I pray, make seeing eyes blind. Do not let the guards see those things You do not want them to see.
Throughout this time I sensed that God was playing a game with me. Perhaps He was using these experiences to teach me the difference between a Want and Need. Toothpaste tasted good, new razor blades shaved quicker – but these were luxuries, not necessities. I was certain that should a real Need ever arise, God would supply it.
First, earn the right to get their attention; then show them Jesus – perhaps not with words but always with action.
If we can’t take Christ to them by preaching, we’ll take Christ to them by living.
Don’t complain to yourselves that you can’t go to the mission field! Thank God for bringing the mission field to you!
The real purpose of this training,” Mr. Dinnen told me, “is to teach our students that they can trust God to do what He has said He would do. We don’t go from here into the traditional missionary fields, but into new territory. Our graduates are on their own. They cannot be effective if they are afraid or if they doubt that God really means what He says in His Word. So here we teach not so much ideas as trusting.
The Word of God needs to saturate our minds if we want to know and follow God’s will.
Why are we worried!′ Rolf said suddenly. ‘This is God’s work! He’ll make a way for us.’ And as if to prove his conviction, he started to sing.