June 24
Acts 15:36-16:15
Much of Acts describes Peter and Paul evangelizing the Middle East. Yet Acts 15-16 reminds us that their goal was not simply to make believers but to make disciples. They were seeking to make fully committed followers of Christ in every city they visited. This is the same mission which God has given every believer. To be disciples who make disciples. This is our calling and our purpose.
As we follow Paul, Silas, and Timothy, we see them going back to churches which they had previously established and encouraging their faith. We all need people to come alongside us to encourage our faith and we also need to do this for others. Do you have this type of Christ centered relationships in your life? Do you have a connection group that helps sharpen your faith? We were reminded yesterday that all we need for salvation is Jesus, but we need community to help us mature. We never reach a point in our walk with God where we stop needing the church. We need others to help us grow, and we need to be helping others grow. Is there an area God has placed you where you can help believers mature? We need to be sharing our faith with those who do not yet know Christ, but also are called to help people grow who are already believers. So, let us live up to our mission.
Father God, use me to make disciples. Help me to make you known everywhere I go. Amen.
How well are you living out your mission of being a disciple who makes disciples? Do you find yourself building up believers and sharing Christ with those who do not yet believe?
Much of Acts describes Peter and Paul evangelizing the Middle East. Yet Acts 15-16 reminds us that their goal was not simply to make believers but to make disciples. They were seeking to make fully committed followers of Christ in every city they visited. This is the same mission which God has given every believer. To be disciples who make disciples. This is our calling and our purpose.
As we follow Paul, Silas, and Timothy, we see them going back to churches which they had previously established and encouraging their faith. We all need people to come alongside us to encourage our faith and we also need to do this for others. Do you have this type of Christ centered relationships in your life? Do you have a connection group that helps sharpen your faith? We were reminded yesterday that all we need for salvation is Jesus, but we need community to help us mature. We never reach a point in our walk with God where we stop needing the church. We need others to help us grow, and we need to be helping others grow. Is there an area God has placed you where you can help believers mature? We need to be sharing our faith with those who do not yet know Christ, but also are called to help people grow who are already believers. So, let us live up to our mission.
Father God, use me to make disciples. Help me to make you known everywhere I go. Amen.
How well are you living out your mission of being a disciple who makes disciples? Do you find yourself building up believers and sharing Christ with those who do not yet believe?
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