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True Disciple
'COME, FOLLOW ME...' MATTHEW 4:19
The word 'disciple' means being an apprentice to someone. And back in the day it was easy to tell if someone had done that. Peter, James and John made a decision to spend every day with Jesus in order to learn how to be like Him. They did the same kinds of things you do; ate, slept, worked, had a laugh, and learnt loads too.
They just did all of these things with Jesus. And now it's your turn. What happened to those three fishermen 2000 years ago can happen for you. What you're doing now, your personality type - these are not obstacles.
Throughout history when people came to understand what Jesus was really about they would give up anything - money, comfort, home, security - to get the chance to be taught by Him. And now it's your chance too! Check out these words from Dr. Bob Moorehead's book, Words Aptly Spoken: 'The die has been cast. I have stepped over the line. The decision has been made - I'm a disciple of His. I won't look back, let up, slow down, back away, or be still.
My past is redeemed, my present makes sense, and my future is secure. I'm finished with low living, sight walking, smooth knees, colourless dreams, tamed visions, worldly talking, cheap giving, and dwarfed goals.
I no longer need preeminence, position, promotions, plaudits, or popularity. I don't have to be right, first, tops, recognised, praised, regarded, or rewarded. I now live by faith, depend on His presence, walk by patience, am uplifted by prayer, and labour with power.' That's what it means to be a follower of Jesus!
written by Bob Gass
'COME, FOLLOW ME...' MATTHEW 4:19
The word 'disciple' means being an apprentice to someone. And back in the day it was easy to tell if someone had done that. Peter, James and John made a decision to spend every day with Jesus in order to learn how to be like Him. They did the same kinds of things you do; ate, slept, worked, had a laugh, and learnt loads too.
They just did all of these things with Jesus. And now it's your turn. What happened to those three fishermen 2000 years ago can happen for you. What you're doing now, your personality type - these are not obstacles.
Throughout history when people came to understand what Jesus was really about they would give up anything - money, comfort, home, security - to get the chance to be taught by Him. And now it's your chance too! Check out these words from Dr. Bob Moorehead's book, Words Aptly Spoken: 'The die has been cast. I have stepped over the line. The decision has been made - I'm a disciple of His. I won't look back, let up, slow down, back away, or be still.
My past is redeemed, my present makes sense, and my future is secure. I'm finished with low living, sight walking, smooth knees, colourless dreams, tamed visions, worldly talking, cheap giving, and dwarfed goals.
I no longer need preeminence, position, promotions, plaudits, or popularity. I don't have to be right, first, tops, recognised, praised, regarded, or rewarded. I now live by faith, depend on His presence, walk by patience, am uplifted by prayer, and labour with power.' That's what it means to be a follower of Jesus!
written by Bob Gass
