DISCIPLESHIP part2 (Related verses
– Luke 4:26,19:11-26; Matt 8:9,28:10-18; Mark 1:27,11:28;
Philemon vs2)
In continuation of Discipleship, part 2 teaches Jesus Christ’s
reasons for coming into the world. Let it be known that our Lord
came from Heaven to Earth to show the way. He then went from the
Earth to the cross to die, and from the cross to the grave to conquer
death, all for the son of man to be redeemed.
The work of redemption is a huge task. Christ has to come as the
Son of God from Heaven to become the son of man on Earth. This He
came with power and authority as the Son of God to save, heal, forgive
and reconcile, thus bringing God’s virtues to man and bringing
us closer to God. He was beaten, spit upon, denied and crucified
as they would do to a son of man (ordinary man).
But how do we get closer to God? By being faithful, committed and
obedient. Jesus tested his disciples in Matt 28 and because they
obeyed, full of faith and committed He came closer to them and they
were able to see His glory after the resurrection. He has to let
them know that He is in control, and that every power in Heaven
and Earth has been given unto Him. They must therefore go into the
world and make disciples of men.
He has authority and control. He is a commander, who leads the
battlefront. Paul the Apostle even employs us to put on the whole
armours of God like a military man and be like Jesus Christ. To
save those in captive of sins, poverty, evil powers and devil would
require more than Sunday-Sunday meetings. It is a war. For we do
not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities,
against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age,
against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places (Ephesians
6:12). For these reasons we need to take up the whole armour of
God, that we may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having
done all, to stand (vs13).
As Christians our armour of God includes the fruits of the Spirit
such as praying, fasting, worships, services, evangelisms, charity,
righteousness, love, joy, peace, kindness, goodness, gentleness
and self-control. All of these are contagious and infectious. Be
infected by them and see a new beginning in your life.
Remain Blessed this week
Reverend Daniels
Founder
True Christian Bible Church
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