Being a disciple is far more than attending church; it is an active, daily surrender to the Lordship of Jesus Christ. A disciple is a learner, a follower, and a disciplined imitator of the Master. As Jesus declared, "If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow Me" (Luke 9:23). This is to build spiritual muscle, deepen intimacy with God, and empower your flock to be vessels of honor in a broken world.
*The Keyword*
Luke.14.26 - If any man come to me, and hate not his father, and mother, and wife, and children, and brethren, and sisters, yea, and his own life also, he cannot be my disciple.
Luke.14.27 - And whosoever doth not bear his cross, and come after me, cannot be my disciple.
*The 19 Pillars of a Disciple's Life*
1. Total Submission to the Lord and His Will
Discipleship begins with complete surrender. True disciples acknowledge that they are not their own; they have been bought with a price.
• Core Focus: Releasing control of your finances, family, and future to God.
• Key Scripture: Luke 14:33, Proverbs 3:5-6, James 4:7
2. Patience and Endurance
The Christian race is a marathon, not a sprint. Patience is the spiritual fortitude to trust God’s timing while enduring trials.
• Core Focus: Standing firm in faith when answers are delayed.
• Key Scripture: Hebrews 10:36, James 1:3-4, Romans 5:3-4
3. Sacrifice and Fellowship of His Sufferings
Following Jesus requires counting the cost. It means denying self-flesh and embracing the cross, which ultimately leads to glory.
• Core Focus: Prioritizing Christ above personal comfort and earthly relationships.
• Key Scripture: Hebrews 12:2, Luke 14:26-28, Romans 8:17-18, Philippians 3:10
To be continued....
*Prayer Kickstarter*
Heavenly Father, give me the grace, wisdom and anointing of the Holy Spirit to become a committed disciple of Christ; to submit to the Lord and His will, to behold and become like Christ.
Grant me oh Lord the power to wait patiently for the LORD and His timing, to make sacrifices in faith and love of God in Jesus Christ's glorious name I declare, Amen 🙏
Jesus Christ is the Way, the Truth, and the Life and all the blessings of God are in Christ and when you have Christ in you, you have all the blessings of God!
#Thank you Holy Spirit🙏
As revealed by the Spirit of God through His anointed vessel;
*Apostle Tony Chiugo Josephat*
Prime Minister
*ChristKingdom Ministries*
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