Every Good Gift: A 28-Day Advent DevotionalSample

Jesus said these words to Peter three times: Feed my sheep.

“Simon son of John, do you love me?” He said, “Lord, you know all things; you know that I love you.” Jesus said, “Feed my sheep.” (John 21:17)

As Jesus followers, we are all called to make disciples.

“All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.” (Matthew 28:18-20)

Maybe we are more than writers, teachers, leaders, mentors. Could it be that we are to faithfully model what it looks like to be like Christ in our good deeds, so that others can submit to the process of being made into His image too? Just as Jesus came to reveal to us who the Father truly is, perhaps we are to reveal to the world who Jesus truly is. 

“Whoever has seen me has seen the Father.” (John 14:9)

Whoever sees us should see Jesus. Our salvation has given us the life of Christ. The Holy Spirit, hand in hand with the ministry of the Word of God, continues to form in us the likeness of Jesus. With this comes a strong desire to see others spiritually developed and matured so they can also be like Christ to their own families, communities and the world.  

So, maybe you’re a homeschool mom, a brother, an aunt, a father-in-law; Jesus is calling us alike to disciple those that He has entrusted to us. Reflect on how you can model Jesus to those around you through your good deeds this Christmas so that they will want to know Jesus and be like Him too. 

Prayer:

Holy Spirit, show me what it means to disciple those around me. Speak through me as I speak, teach, lead and do good. Help me to study the Word, so that I can always teach Your truth alone. Go ahead of me and prepare the hearts of all those I will disciple, so that they can receive Your Word. Amen.