Fight WeekSample

The goal of fighting for relationship is to allow Jesus to take you from where you are to where Jesus wants you to be. That’s done best by experiencing the “One Anothers” that make healthy friendships and community. Jesus modeled fighting for relationship. He knew that his ministry would not be as successful if he just preached to people and didn’t do life with them. 

That is why, early in his ministry, Jesus hand-picked a group of 12 guys that he would fight for relationship with. He lived life with them. He traveled with them. He had coffee and dinner with them. They went to parties together. They did mission projects together. They laughed together and cried together. They were even there for each other when there were deaths in the family. Wouldn’t you love to do life with people like that? 

Jesus stayed with these guys for about three years and at the end of his life he had a few pieces of encouragement to give them all. He simply asked his guys to love one another. Like, for real love. Jesus is saying, “I have poured out my whole life to you. I have loved you, cared for you, affirmed you, been there for you, prayed for you, and I will end up dying for you. Now I know this is a big ask from me, but will you love others like I have loved you?"

Questions:

How many really good friends do you have?

Do you feel like you love others well?