“And he appointed twelve (whom he also named apostles) so that they might be with him and he might send them out to preach.” — Mark 3:14 Jesus never designed discipleship to happen from a distance. Before the Twelve preached a sermon, performed a miracle, or led anyone else, “He appointed twelve, so that they might be with Him” (Mark 3:14). That was their first...
“To the weak I became weak, that I might win the weak. I have become all things to all people, that by all means I might save some.” — 1 Corinthians 9:22 Discipleship is determined as much by our pace as it is by our teaching. We often measure progress by how quickly someone changes, but God is far more interested in whether we faithfully walk with them along the way. Paul...
“So, being affectionately desirous of you, we were ready to share with you not only the gospel of God but also our own selves, because you had become very dear to us.” — 1 Thessalonians 2:8 Faithfulness is measured less by what we accomplish and more by who we continue to walk beside. We often define a faithful man by his achievements, his ministry, or the responsibilities he...
“One who is faithful in a very little is also faithful in much, and one who is dishonest in a very little is also dishonest in much.” — Luke 16:10 Trust isn’t built when life is at its hardest. By then, you’re simply discovering whether trust already exists. Real trust is built long before the crisis arrives. It’s formed in the ordinary moments when no one is...
“Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep.” — Romans 12:15 One of the things rarely discussed is that walking with another man isn’t only about helping him through the hard seasons. It’s just as important to celebrate the good ones. Most of us have no problem showing up when there’s a crisis to solve. We like having an answer, offering advice, or...