Desire for Discipleship

The Lifelong Journey of Discipleship

The Desire of a Disciple

Luke 9:23-27

   As we begin the New Year we will do so with discipleship as our theme.  Therefore, we should all embrace the true, Biblical concept of being and doing what disciples are to be and do.  As silly as it may sound very few church members are actually disciples as well.  To be a disciple means we are following Jesus to the point where we influence others to follow as well who then influence others to follow too.  So, today we have to choose; to be... or not to be?  That is the question Jesus is asking each of us today.  How will you respond?  Jesus mentions three obstacles that will interfere with your ability to properly choose.  These obstacles can be overcome when properly observed through the eyes of a disciple.

 

 

I.  Carefully Ponder your Personhood

   Have you ever thought about discipleship?

1.    Do you have the Personality?

2.    Are you Present enough to be a disciple?

3.    What are you trying to Protect?

 

 

 

II. Creatively Prioritize your Possessions

   So what does Bill Gates have that I don’t have?

   Denying self means making everything at least second-place in your life.    

1.    Does Jesus get the first of our finances?

2.    Does Jesus get the first of our time and talents?

3.    Does Jesus get the best of our relationship?

 

 

 

III. Completely Prepared for His Presence

   Jesus is coming again… how ready are we?

A.   We should be proud to call Him Savior and Lord.

B.   We should be eager to obey His Word.

C.   We must to be ready to give an accounting to Him personally.