#discipleship

[princessofyeshua]

[walkswithmyfather]

“AMEN 💙🙏😇

"Matthew 28:20 is the concluding verse of the Great Commission, where Jesus instructs his followers to teach and baptize new believers, and makes the promise, "I am with you always, even to the end of the age". This verse emphasizes both a mission—to disciple all nations and teach them to obey everything Christ commanded—and an assurance of Christ's constant presence and guidance throughout that mission, even until the end of time.

Key meanings of Matthew 28:20

The mission of discipleship:

Go and make disciples: The verse is part of Jesus' final instructions to his followers to spread his teachings and make new disciples in all nations.

Teach obedience: This involves more than just knowledge; it requires teaching new disciples to obey all of Christ's commands, not just the ones they find convenient.

Model Christ's teachings: The act of teaching should model the example Jesus set with his own disciples, which is an ongoing process of guidance and application.

The promise of Christ's presence:

"I am with you always": This is a profound promise that Jesus is not leaving his followers alone. He is personally present with them to guide, protect, comfort, and strengthen them.

"To the end of the age": This signifies an unending presence that extends to the very conclusion of this current era. It's a guarantee that this mission is not impossible because he is with them every step of the way, until history's final chapter.

Source of confidence: This promise is meant to give believers courage and hope to fulfill the mission, knowing they are not alone in their efforts and that Jesus will ultimately complete what he has started.”

From: “Faithfully Following God” (FB)

John 6:35-40. [35] “Then Jesus declared, “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never go hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty. [36] But as I told you, you have seen me and still you do not believe. [37] All those the Father gives me will come to me, and whoever comes to me I will never drive away. [38] For I have come down from heaven not to do my will but to do the will of him who sent me. [39] And this is the will of him who sent me, that I shall lose none of all those he has given me, but raise them up at the last day. [40] For my Father’s will is that everyone who looks to the Son and believes in him shall have eternal life, and I will raise them up at the last day.” (NIV)

This follows on from Easter. Jesus came to take all our sons upon Himself, once and for all, to save each and every one of us. Jesus never turns anyone away (think about Barabbas).

But God intended that each of us, once saved, will help not leave anyone behind. We are the hands, feet and voice for Jesus. Friends, look around you. Who can you pray for, who can you help bring to Jesus, even if it's in the smallest way? Where can you sow a seed? Jesus gave His life willingly, so that EVERYONE can have the opportunity to be with God in Heaven forever. He is counting on us to help Him bring others to Heaven. The Harvest is plentiful but the Laborers are few (Matt. 9:37, Luke 10:2). Let's do our best, wherever we are, to help Jesus in the Harvest. Amen! 🙏🕊️🙌

[thehopeprojectcollective]

If someone hurts you, the Bible instructs is to forgive, as our Heavenly Father has forgiven us.

But that doesn’t mean it happens overnight. There is no timeline for healing.

Give yourself grace as you wrestle through the process of forgiveness.

You’re human. You’re allowed to have feelings.

Sometimes it’s one step forward and two steps back.

On our own strength, it’s nearly impossible to fully forgive.

But by the power of the Holy Spirit, we are empowered to allow those wounds to heal.

Forgiveness doesn’t mean forgetting. It’s important to acknowledge the act that hurt us, as well as the ways that act impacted us — bring it to the feet of Jesus.

Grieve what you lost or suffered.

Weeping may endure for the night, but joy comes in the morning.❤️‍🩹

[writtenonhigh]

How To Speak The Word of God Boldly.

The Holy Spirit will embolden those who pray and seek God’s face to speak and share the word of God boldly.

“And when they had prayed, the place in which they were gathered together was shaken, and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and continued to speak the word of God with boldness.”—Acts‬ ‭4‬:‭31‬ ‭ESV‬‬

[dramoor]

"O eternal & everlasting God, I present myself this morning before thy Divine majesty, beseeching thee to accept my humble thanks, but to daily frame me more into the likeness of thy son, Jesus Christ."

~George Washington's daily morning prayer

"Since its creation in 1975 for America’s bicentennial celebration in 1976, The Prayer at Valley Forge by Arnold Friberg has become one of the most recognizable paintings in American history.

Friberg’s painting is a poignant portrayal of General George Washington during one of the most critical moments in the American Revolution. In the harsh winter of 1777–78, amid the immense hardships faced by the Continental Army at Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, Washington is depicted kneeling in a moment of solitary prayer, seeking guidance and strength from God. "

~Via museumofthebible.org

[theinwardlight]

Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.

Matthew 11:28-30

[kingdomreigns]

[anonymousjesusdisciple]

As a Christian man, one who has devoted himself to following God, purity is number one. Sexual purity begins with the mind, then the body.