So what does that look like for me?  What does that look like for a body of believers?  How can we be intentional in our discipleship?  First, we have to submit to Jesus as our Lord, the One that guides our lives.  Submitting is all about being obedient to what God calls you to do and who God calls you to be.  Second, we have to learn Jesus’ words and way of ministry.  We do this by setting a side time to do a devotional, read God’s Word, pray, join a Bible study or small group, have discussions with other Christians, worship… the list goes on and on.  Third, we need to imitate Jesus’ life and character.  We must become the hands and feet, being Jesus in this world and doing the things that Jesus would have us do.  We do this by speaking kind words to our neighbors, by praying for others, by reaching out and helping those who are in need, by going on mission trips.  And finally, we need to find others who don’t yet know Jesus and introduce them to the love of Jesus, and then teach them what discipleship really looks like.  Paul shows us this in the way that he mentors Timothy.  In the same way, we are to mentor others along their discipleship journey, and have someone we are accountable to as well.

Can you imagine what our church would look like if we all were more intentional with our discipleship?  Can you imagine how our community would be transformed?  Will you join me on thinking and praying about how we can grow together as disciples of Jesus Christ?  Will you join me in a journey where we are more intentional about growing and learning, imitating and reaching out, and mentoring others while being transformed?  Blessings to you as you continue on your discipleship path and become a stronger disciple of Jesus Christ!