Jesus calls us to “make”
disciples. We must first understand what a Christ follower would look like.
A simple definition is found in Rick Warren’s book, “The Purpose Driven Life.”
A life of discipleship is understood in terms of living out the five purposes.
A disciple (or Christ
follower) is one who:
• Is pleasing God every day,
this is true Worship. They realize that they are planned for God’s
pleasure.
• Is an active member of a local body of believers, which is Fellowship. They understand that they are formed for a family.
• Is learning to be more Christ-like in their behavior every day, which is Discipleship. They realize they are created to become like Christ.
• Is serving sacrificially within the local body of believers, which is Ministry. They know how they have been shaped for service and live it out continually.
• Is sharing God’s love, forgiveness and hope with people who do not know Christ, which is Mission. They declare openly and confidently, “I was made for a mission.”
• Is an active member of a local body of believers, which is Fellowship. They understand that they are formed for a family.
• Is learning to be more Christ-like in their behavior every day, which is Discipleship. They realize they are created to become like Christ.
• Is serving sacrificially within the local body of believers, which is Ministry. They know how they have been shaped for service and live it out continually.
• Is sharing God’s love, forgiveness and hope with people who do not know Christ, which is Mission. They declare openly and confidently, “I was made for a mission.”
Be wise today and always –
follow God’s purposes.
