25/01/2025
Minister : Dcn. Evans Kofie
Text: Matthew 28:18-20 , Genesis 1:26; John 3:2
Theme: Discipleship
Discipleship essentially means learning.
A disciple must stay close to the Master. He must imitate his Master in order to receive proper mentorship and guidance. To be true disciples, we must walk in the footsteps of Jesus.
A disciple is wholly surrendered and fully committed. God created us in His image, but through sin we lost that privilege. Yet God desires that we prosper and enjoy all the benefits that come with walking in Him. This requires that we follow His steps daily—day and night.
In the Bible, the disciples patterned their lives after Jesus in every way, even in how they lived and presented themselves. Discipleship knows no boundaries; it affects every area of life.
We must believe that we can be like Jesus, and we must continually seek Him. He will not rebuke us no matter how sinful we may have been. All we need is to believe in Him and ask for forgiveness of our sins.
To be a disciple, we must deny ourselves, take up our cross daily, and keep our focus on Him. We must have the same mindset, thoughts, and ambitions as our Master. Discipleship requires total surrender giving our all to God without holding anything back.
Key pillars of discipleship include:
Self-denial: Refusing to place ourselves first.
Discipline: Devoting time consistently to the Word of the Lord.
Dependence on the Holy Spirit: Relying on His guidance and power.
Desire: Cultivating a strong and intimate relationship with the Holy Spirit.
We need to focus on Christ in all our endeavours and he is certainly going to see us through.
AMEN.