The next day John was there again with two of his disciples. When he saw Jesus passing by, he said, “Look, the Lamb of God!” When the two disciples heard him say this, they followed Jesus.  -John 1:35-37

Jesus was the son of God, empowered to save the world but he needed the introduction of John the Baptist to get his first disciple, we all can use a helping hand sometime.

Not only did Andrew become a notable follower, the first thing he did was to bring Simon (Peter) his brother to Jesus.

Call it commendation, attestation, referral or endorsement, we all need this help. It makes no difference whether you are in business, employment or a not for profit organisation, everyone needs some endorsements. Bill Clinton said in his autobiography, “I rose to the presidency on the shoulders of my personal friends….”

I’ve worked in the construction industry as a quantity surveyor for many years now; I have been blessed to work alongside some very wonderful individuals and on some very high profile projects. God bless Jean Starkey for pointing me out to Ashley Brookes who gave me my first surveying job.

Endorsement in the real sense is not publicity, you can’t buy it; you’re just going to have to make every contact count. Give everyone an experience worth commending and some will go away spreading your good fragrance.

The other day I needed to have a bespoke garment made, so I called a friend who’s just had one made. Sorry he said, I told the tailor I won’t use him again, so I can’t possibly recommend him to you. That tailor is probably unaware of the true cost of the bad experience to my friend. Similarly, it’s hard to put a value on a good experience, it is priceless. 

People are generally good, most will be willing to lift you up for nothing, make it easy for them to do so. Here is one question I ask myself a lot, if people have a choice, will they choose to be around me?

May you always be in favour with God and humans in Jesus name, people will rise up to help you into your destiny.