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When Jesus called his first disciples he called them into relationships. At the end of his life’s ministry He commanded these same disciples to go and make disciples of all nations. So what is a disciple and what is discipleship? In short – a disciple is someone who FOLLOWS Jesus, FISHES for men and FELLOWSHIPS with believers. These three relationships that are vital for a true disciple: a relationship with God (FOLLOW), a lost world (FISH) and with other believers (FELLOWSHIP). Discipleship is then the process by which we make disciples.

When Jesus called the two brothers Simon and Andrew to follow Him, He was calling them into a relationship. He said: “Follow me”, that is following a Person and not a program. Following Jesus is so intimate and personal as we hear and know His voice. When we say we follow Him it means we obey Him and follow His example. It means laying down our lives and taking up our cross. It means counting the cost and paying the price of following Jesus. In comparison to the price Jesus paid for us on the cross, these ‘sacrifices’ are nothing compared to knowing Him and following Him.

In my own walk with Christ I’ve experienced the joy of letting go of my plans and surrendering to the perfect will of God. Jesus calls us daily to follow him and submit to his Lordship and leading. In what areas of your life have you not yet surrendered to his Lordship? Are you quick to obey Him?

Prayer response:

1. Pray for a new passion to obey and follow Him in every area of your life.
2. Pray that God will give you a heart for discipleship so that you can obey His great commission to go and make disciples.
3. Ask God who in your life you should intentionally start to disciple and reach out to that person as soon as you possibly can (preferably today).

*Pray for the salvation of those on your prayer list.