Today's Scripture:Matthew 28: 19-20
Discipleship is similar to an internship, where hands-on learning comes from closely following the experienced example of another. While on earth, Jesus invited twelve disciples to follow him. For three years they ate with him, drank with him, traveled with him, and prayed with him. They listened and learned through his words and actions. When Jesus rose from the dead, only eleven remained. As Jesus prepared to return to heaven, he challenged those men to put into practice what they'd learned - by making more disciples.
Jesus's mission statement, often referred to as the Great Commission, is directed to everyone who responds to his call to follow him.
In the Great Commission, Jesus outlined how his disciples should go and help others grow.
First, he explained the scope of their task. In going to "all nations," Jesus assured his disciples that no place on earth was to be exempt from the scope of God's life-changing love.
Second, Jesus instructed his disciples to baptize and to teach. Baptism is a symbol of an inner rebirth that connects new believers with a community of Christians. Teaching budding disciples to focus on Jesus's teaching assured new believers that they would live under the freedom of grace.
Teaching and baptizing a new believer begin the transformation of a new believer into disciple. However, discipleship is an ongoing process. As you help others mature spiritually, Jesus will bring you to maturity as well.
Selah people' and friends helping others find out more about God is Jesus's command for everyone who follows him. Ask God how you can help others see him more clearly.
"Peace be yours when you open your heart and your eyes to see what God is commanding you to do to help yourself and others grow in Christ."
Your pastor,
Rev Muston (PreacherPatrick)
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