WHAT TO DO? (DISCIPLESHIP-part 2)

Please start off by reading the previous post on discipleship.

“Christian” is a name given by pagans to the disciples (we adopted It from them). It basically meant, Christ alike. That is to say, they did what Christ did. They lived the way Christ lived. Hence  Christ-ians. Story for another day.

So yes, a real Christian is the one who possesses Christ attributes.

So first of all, you have to know the nature of Christ. What and who He was/is.  How do you do that? You know Christ by reading the Word. He is The word! (John 1:1).

Maybe you did not exactly get me right, But Christ, Is the word!. And the only way you know Him is by reading the Word. Did I say by going to church or by by listening to gospel music or by reading this blog?  I said, by reading His word!

That is how you know the nature of Christ. That is How you know what it is like to be a Christian/Christ alike! That is how you can be a true disciple.

Jeremiah 4 vs 22:

(KJV)  For my people is foolish, they have not known me; they are sottish children, and they have none understanding: they are wise to do evil, but to do good they have no knowledge.

(MSG)  "What fools my people are! They have no idea who I am. A company of half-wits, dopes and donkeys all! Experts at evil but klutzes at good."

Foolishness my dear, is having no idea who your Lord (Master and saviour) is.

So first rule in discipleship, get to know Christ!

So, the disciples had known Jesus (Having lived with Him for years), and they were ready to proclaim the word!

Yes, soon after Jesus had left, they could have started their merry way to making disciples of all nations. But Christ told them to wait. At this point, its important to realise, God has a plan for all of us, each one different from the other, or we would all end up being preachers. So God told them to wait. For what you ask.

Luk 24:47: It must be preached that men must be sorry for their sins and turn from them. Then they will be forgiven. This must be preached in His name to all nations beginning in Jerusalem.

Luk 24:48 : You are to tell what you have seen.

Luk 24:49: See! I will send you what My Father promised. But you are to stay in Jerusalem until you have received power from above.

The Holy Spirit MUST be available when you start your journey in winning souls. He is the one that tells you what your role is, how to play it and all.

Do not go on your own and claim to do His will. Its effort wasted. Gods work is effortless and enjoyable (such is the grace and I can testify). And Gods Spirit is there for such.

So what did the disciples do waiting for this Spirit?

They did as He (Jesus) asked, they stayed in Jerusalem, and….

Luke 24:53

(AMP)  And they were continually in the temple celebrating with praises and blessing and extolling God. Amen (so be it).

So where is your temple? Where do you praise and extol God? Is it a place that the Holy Spirit will come like it did, Jerusalem? And you have to admit, there are always places that the Spirit will manifest Himself, and there are those that He won’t. It’s just that simple. That is why Jesus was specific on where they should stay, Jerusalem!

Your Jerusalem could be your church, or a Ministry or a fellowship gathering of believers. That is where you stay! Not move around, lest the day of Pentecost comes and you are busy visiting Judea. Stay and capture the Spirit of God in your Jerusalem. Praise God waiting for the Spirit of God always knowing when He comes, you will know exactly where you are going and how you are going to get there. But Know Jesus first. And you will realise, even when the Spirit is upon you, you want to just know more of Him!

It doesn’t matter where how old you are, or that you are not a peoples person, you cannot speak as cool as others, or you cannot sing, or my favourite, you basically have nothing you can tell others, Leave that to Him. Just tell Him, you are ready to join in on the great commission, and let Him do away with you.

(Jeremiah 1 vs 1-10, Exodus 6 vs 29-30, 7 vs 1-2, )

So in this great commission;

Mat_10:20  For it is not ye that speak, but the Spirit of your Father which speaketh in you.

Joh_6:63  It is the spirit that quickeneth; the flesh profiteth nothing: the words that I speak unto you, they are spirit, and they are life.

Joh_16:13  Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come.

And remember, the Ministry is not for perfect people. It is where people are perfected (Pr. Joel Gondwe - RFP Lilongwe)