4 Weeks Of Foundation By PlanetboomSample

Being A Disciple

Welcome to the 3rd week—you're doing so well! Now, we're shifting gear to begin looking at our personal relationship with God...where it starts and how it grows. Remember, the ONLY way we have connection with God is because we're saved through Jesus Christ. But this isn't just a 1-off experience that happened in the past... it's a new beginning and introduces us into a whole new way of doing life. The most amazing and exciting life ever—all about 'following' Jesus! When He walked the earth (recorded in Matthew/Mark/Luke/John) Jesus called people to become His disciples. 'Disciple' is really another word for student, but it's not talking about just learning a subject at school, but about learning life itself. It's about doing life with someone close enough that you can model your heart & your actions from theirs. It doesn't mean that you stop being you, with your unique personality and giftings, but that you start changing into the best version of yourself as you model your life off Jesus. However, it does cost us! It's an all-in thing. Jesus said that it's all about "taking up your cross" and following Him, and the Bible also talks about dying to ourselves so that we can live for Him. Huge! In other words., we don't just become His disciples but then keep living for ourselves. It's the complete opposite of what the rest of the world prioritizes. While most people are all about their rights and their dreams and their needs, we're all about Jesus and becoming more and more like Him! We get to know Him more and experience His power through our lives! As you read these scriptures today, think about it for yourself and make the decision in your heart to be a disciple of Jesus all over again.