Friday's Bit of Discipleship
“If you are a disciple of Jesus, you will not be afraid of humble service. You will see in his life the glory of service, and you will be ready to take the towel and the basin and wash feet.”
~ page 34, The Prideful Soul's Guide to Humility, Fontnet/Jones
Discipleship Prayer of Humility
Lord Jesus Christ, as a follower of Yours, teach me to love and embrace humble service even to the point of taking up a towel and washing feet. In Your name I pray. Amen.
Discipleship Point on Justice
How is sacrificial love expressed among those broken by the world? When love intersects broken lives, Christ's disciples are called to stand for justice. Biblical justice means lifting the bonds of oppression, identifying with the cause of the poor and meeting the needs of the downtrodden. (Discipleship Essentials, Ogden, p. 155)
Discipleship Prayer
Father God, teach us as disciples where and when and how to intersect with lives that are broken and in need. Help us to stand for Your version of justice, to bless the poor, needy and downtrodden with Your grace and mercy and love. Show us how to let them know we are disciples of Jesus by our service-oriented love. In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.
NT Overview
Colossians
NT Overview: Colossians addresses problems the church at Colossae faced, challenging followers of Jesus to examine their lives and be transformed through the resurrection and love of Jesus. Because of Jesus’ resurrection, they are reconciled to God and free from the law. They are joined to Jesus as new creations and part of His new multi-ethnic family.
https://bibleproject.com/videos/colossians/