I AM BORN AGAIN, THEN WHAT? (DISCIPLESHIP- part1)

So you have gotten born again. Then what? You start enjoying the benefits of being God's Child, a co-heir with Christ and part of the chosen generation. Discover Grace and live in a peaceful bliss of happiness and joy and love.Yes, you can have it all and end there. And most people usually do. Probably the reason why most people backslide. Because after getting born again, they have not found the reason they were redeemed for.We were all redeemed for a purpose. First of all, Jesus saved you and I, so that we can be able to fully enjoy and delight in a personal relationship with God. Remember, we had sinned and fell short of Gods Glory. 

Then, you need to share.

Imagine if the person who had taught you about Christ had ended where you so wish to end? Who would have taught you the gospel?

No, I am not trying to guilt trip you, but here is a great example. The disciples of Christ. They all had lives before Jesus came in their lives. They weren’t great lives yes (We run to God usually because our past life is not that great) but they were lives regardless. And after Jesus came in their lives and left to sit on the right hand of the Father, they could have as well have gotten back to their lives. I mean, by virtue of all they had been through with Jesus, by believing in Him, they had a pass to heaven, Yes?

But Jesus, gave them a purpose. He gave you and I and a purpose after our salvation.

Matthew 28:19; (NIV)  Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,

(MSG)  Go out and train everyone you meet, far and near, in this way of life, marking them by baptism in the threefold name: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

When Jesus left, He gave what you would call as assignment. A mission. Go ye and make disciples of all nations.

We can admit the 11 disciples did a great job can we not? Because we have come to know the gospel through them. They dedicated their lives (and I mean every part of it, in whole), to making sure, that you and I today, 2000 years later know the gospel.

Imagine if they had kept it to themselves. Imagine if they had not traveled and suffered just so you and I get to be born again today.

I have always thought they were blessed and it was easier for them because they had actually seen Jesus in the flesh.

Listen to what He (Jesus Himself) says,

John 20:29  Jesus saith unto him, Thomas, because thou hast seen me, thou hast believed: blessed are they that have not seen, and yet have believed.”

Now that’s you and I. Blessed! Not having seen Jesus days! But blessed even more because we have believed!

God called us to be saved. To sit at His table and partake in His grace.

I always compare it to, a street child; who does not know good living up until someone adopts them. Then they discover “Life.” Where they were in the streets were many others. Should they be selfish enough and not call upon their friends to dine with them, live the life that’s being given to them, for free even? That’s selfish yes?

There is no excuse you have in not bringing souls to Christ. Someone had to fast and pray for your soul. Why can you not do the same?

It is not, and I repeat, NOT, the duty of the pastor, prophet, bishop, reverend or anyone in particular to save souls. It is everyone's!

Its called, THE GREAT COMMISSION!

There is a reason why my name is Not Florence, and I do not have the height she has, why I speak and write and text differently from her. Why we were born in different families and have so many things different. God made us each unique for a reason. We are all but different pieces that together we can work in His kingdom. Aliyense (everyone) with a role to play. When you decide Not to play your role, there is no, another you that can do that job!

We are all called to Ministry, and that’s the Ministry of winning souls! Whether by preaching, or by singing or by dancing…whatever unique feature God made you have, it is so you join and supplement/complement winning souls.

Make an heir or two for the throne.

I feel like i just run through this..

In the next post, I will explain some basic virtues to discipleship. Lewis just made me read a post on discipleship, I loved it. I will share what i learnt from it soon.

But be excited!

Luke 15:10  In the same way, I tell you, there is rejoicing in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents."

Imagine, you being the reason the Angels of God rejoice….I mean,a lost sheep is found, you are of course going to thank the shepherd who found it right?