When we hear the word disciplic, many people think of a rigorous biblical teaching from a very competent teacher to a new student in the faith or an immature believer.
Yes, it is true that discipline involves each of these areas, but being a disciple of Christ implies more than a theoretical knowledge of laws and doctrines. To form the character of Jesus in someone is a difficult work, which requires discipline and goodwill, regularity and, above all, dependence of the Holy Spirit.
- It is not possible to be a disciple of Christ if trust is not in Jesus.
- Who died for us on the cross.
- We must know the object of faith: Jesus.
- Who he was as he walked through this world.
- What he did.
- How he lived.
- Died.
- And was resurrected.
- To do this.
- We need our minds: thoughts and imagination.
Faith begins with knowledge of the gospel. Knowledge is based on reason, but not only that, we also learn from our affections. The disciple of Jesus is someone who trusts in the gospel for the salvation of his soul and wants others, like him, to also trust in the gospel.
The disciple is busy making other disciples because he understands that the Kingdom of God must have an embassy with diplomats eager to train other ambassadors for the Kingdom. Jesus’ disciple is committed to other disciples because they are part of a holy nation and work collectively. for that nation.
Although we are disciples and are called to become disciples and counsel one another, many Christian women have been hesitant to initiate discipleship.
Here are 3 myths that prevented or delayed women’s initiative to start becoming disciples:
People have a very busy life and that’s why they stop worrying about the most important things, those things that lead us to eternal life. Discipline, the path chosen by Jesus to train men and women capable of spreading their teachings, is neglected in churches because of the lack of a culture of transmission of knowledge through this form of relationship, seems more comfortable than teaching who Christ is and how he transmits himself as a disciple through systematized concepts, doctrines and teachings.
Jesus, however, showed us a particular way of teaching: He related to his disciples, walked with the disciples in his daily life. He ate with the disciples, went to weddings, funerals, solved work problems (Peter’s fishing) and thus the disciples learned to think, act and react in the practice of life.
The teaching that Jesus practiced spent time, energy and love, much love, it was not enough to tell Peter that he would deny it the same day they spoke, no, it was not enough Jesus walked with Peter, he worked with Peter, he ate with Peter, he showed Peter how love works in situations of extreme anguish and fear, this caused Peter to live situations of lack of faith Jesus turned Peter into a true fisherman, a fisherman of human souls, Peter had to confess his love for Jesus, but in no way, before Jesus interrogated him in a way that Peter could think of his love for Jesus, he could repent of having repudiated him, he could understand that without love (true love) he could not follow Jesus and cares for his flock.
Jesus showed us that discipleship must take place in ordinary times, because when extraordinary crisis situations occur, discipleship usually embarks on the resolution of the crisis rather than forging the character of Christ in discipleship. discipleship: glorify God through our lives and all efforts are directed toward comfort and comfort so that the person will stop suffering the crisis.
An extraordinary moment is a moment of events outside your routine, this time requires working (or improving) other priorities in the person’s life (pregnancy, maternity, commitment, marriage, illness, bereavement, etc. ).
Discipleship does not often begin because the person is at a stage of life that requires attention to other priorities, however, perhaps this specific and special stage is the right time to work in areas of Christian life that would be neglected at the ordinary moment of life. In other words, discipleship can begin at any time in a Christian’s life.
You can take advantage of the extraordinary moments of life and for this the disciple can adjust the teachings. The transmission of Christ, his character and his love must be the basis of discipleship. Every disciple must be molded to Jesus Christ.
3. Focus on discipleship to solve only specific problems
Discipleship should not focus solely on solving a circumstantial problem. Discipleship should not focus on circumstances, but on a permanent change of heart. Often times, the reaction to a particular circumstance reveals a person’s response pattern. This recognized pattern can be replaced by a biblical pattern and permanent change.
Generally in the great crises of life is offered discipleship, a collapsing marriage, a rebellious child, a critical situation at work, a serious illness, yes, it is good that we can walk with those who are suffering and support people who, due to a certain demand, are in a situation of vulnerability.
The problem in these cases usually occurs when the disciple focuses on the problem that robs the disciple of peace rather than continuing to point to Christ and his sufficiency in all situations of life. When we acquire the form of Christ through discipleship, we can make permanent changes that overcome crises and remain the new norm.
If you are able to become a disciple of Jesus, your mind and heart will be consistent with Christ. This means that when a crisis eruptes in your life, you will be able to think and act like Jesus.
When are you going to start becoming a disciple?