21st Century Disciples of Christ.

[Guest HIS girl]

I was talking with another Christian woman the other day and we got onto the topic of what the Father wants from us and for us. She said more than anything He desires relationship - with us and us with others.

Within relationships, we can physically AND emotionally show others what a Disciple of Jesus looks like. Within relationships if we use honesty, love, compassion, Truth, transparency, etc - we will draw others to us - thus drawing others to Christ. Others will WANT to spend time with us and WANT to know us and WANT what we have - which is the Joy of Christ and the Salvation that comes through an intimate union with Jesus and the Father.

Jesus drew men to Himself - we are asked to Follow Him and in our relationships - what better way to do that?

[OneLight]

There are no truer words when considering discipleship.

John 3:30

He must increase, but I must decrease.

[Guest HIS girl]

It's also an everyday discipleship that's not restriced to Church only or certain times of the year - EVERYONE can do it anytime, anywhere.

It's challenging though, because we all know people who are hard to like let alone love, but they are the ones who especially NEED the kind of relationship that is available to them, through us - the unlovable....

Just think back to when Jesus would dine with sinners - THEY obviously felt comfortable with Him and being around Him...we should strive to be the same way....

[OneLight]

If discipleship is done right, and for the right reasons, nobody will see us, per say, but Him! Discipleship is something that is walked in every second of we live.

[Guest HIS girl]

If discipleship is done right, and for the right reasons, nobody will see us, per say, but Him! Discipleship is something that is walked in every second of we live.

That's right and this is the drawing factor - Him - He should be shining bright through us but we let "ourselves" get in the way. We need to step back and get "uncomfortable" - by stepping outside the box and doing things that do NOT come naturally for us. Though the more we do it, the more it will be in our nature and that's the transforming work of Christ - it has to be more than a "one off" thing.

It's easy to say but difficult to do at times because of our stubborn fleshly side to us.

It's about getting back to grass roots Christianity without the glitz and the razzamatazz that is kind of "expected" of us today....

[OneLight]

Being led by the Holy Spirit is not easy. We need to be sure that what we think we are hearing is of Him and not of us.

[Guest HIS girl]

Absolutely Onelight.

Being led by the Holy Spirit is EVERYTHING.

[traveller]

There have been people throughout my life (even now!) that I have been drawn to who had no clue. I have been blessed by others who have no clue of the impact they made in my life. These people go about their daily lives serving Christ - working for the kingdom. Sometimes they fall, but I watch them get back up and give the glory to Christ. I am humbled by those that the Lord uses in the forefront, especially when they are unaware. It is comforting and encouraging to see those that allow the Holy Spirit to shine through - those that have the strength to examine themselves with an honest eye.

[Guest HIS girl]

So what I'm saying is making relationships a priority and investing alot in them - I don't mean it to sound like it's all about "me"...not at all, far from it. It's ALL about Him and using us through everyday relationships to draw men to Him.

[traveller]

So what I'm saying is making relationships a priority and investing alot in them - I don't mean it to sound like it's all about "me"...not at all, far from it. It's ALL about Him and using us to draw men to Him.

I agree with that - and it is important to be a mentor or a positive influence on someone you develope a relationship with.

But I think that if we serve the Lord, He will use us whether we know or not. We're a "city on a hill" and should stand apart from the world. There could be those that observe us, our actions and words, in our most vulnerable moments.