Discipleship Point
Dealing with a connection between peacemaking and relationships between others, we turn to the last of three key components in the life of a disciple, taken from Hope’s ABC’s of discipleship: RELATING WITH OTHERS.
In seeking to grow as disciples of Jesus, there are three crucial components God uses to bring about spiritual growth: His Word, His Spirit and His people. We need each other. At least once a week, plan to connect with a group of people (2-15) to share life, including what you’re learning or wrestling with God and His Word, how He’s working on you. Encourage, admonish, laugh with, strengthen, and love each other in these get-togethers. It’s the third component by which God matures His people. Don’t ignore it.
Discipleship Prayer
Father God, I pray for strong relationships among my family, friends, church and other walks of life. I want to be a blessing to them – and to be blessed by You through them. Help us all to get over real and perceived slights so that we can truly laugh with, strengthen, and love each other with You central to us all. In Jesus I pray. Amen.
Micro-Meditation Scripture
Psalm 119:105-112 (Nuun, 14th letter)
- Your word is a lamp for my feet,
a light on my path. - I have taken an oath and confirmed it,
that I will follow your righteous laws. - I have suffered much;
preserve my life, LORD,
according to your word. - Accept, LORD, the willing praise of my mouth, and teach me your laws.
- Though I constantly take my life in my hands, I will not forget your law.
- The wicked have set a snare for me,
but I have not strayed from your precepts. - Your statutes are my heritage forever;
they are the joy of my heart. - My heart is set on keeping your decrees
to the very end.
Micro-Meditation
Teaching or Command of God
John 15:10
If you keep my commands, you will remain in my love, just as I have kept my Father’s commands and remain in his love.
Matthew 10:22
You will be hated by everyone because of me, but the one who stands firm to the end will be saved.
Micro-Meditation
Pondering Point
The Psalmist reveres God’s word; never stops reading it, learning it, meditating on it, and obeying it – or as I learned: Read, mark, and inwardly digest. Get on it!