“Go into the world and make disciples of all nations.”
Matthew 28: 19
“When He saw the crowds, He was moved with compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. Then He said to His disciples, "The harvest is plentiful, the workers are few."
Matthew 9
What does it mean to make disciples? It was my primary goal with my children. Disciplemaking is drawing others to become followers of Christ, to pass on a love for their God, to teach them His ways, to show them His purposes, to guide them in wisdom.
Many women have told me they wish someone would disciple them—mentor them with wisdom through their seasons of life, help them, give wisdom.
Where have all the disciplers gone? Those who could come alongside and help, give comfort and sympathy through the hard passages of life, those who can lead us closer to God and to know how to grow spiritually intimate with Him?
Jesus is a God who has had compassion for his beloved children through all generations. He sees that they are harassed, helpless, lost, lonely. It seems a fitting definition of many at this time in history—living harassed by life, by news, by finances, pressures. And feeling helpless to know what to do.
Do you feel like this? Do you know anyone who feels like this?
Jesus asks us, His children, his committed followers, to be the ones who would give his love, show compassion, teach his ways, and give leadership to those who long for help.
Discipleship has been what my life has been about for almost 50 years, to come alongside those who are yearning for friendship, help, a way forward in their Christian life, because He is my Lord and love.
Women tell me all the time that it is rare to find someone to mentor them.
This is why I wrote this Teatime Discipleship. It is why I do podcasts, blog posts, and speak at conferences. Because I want to please the heart of Jesus and help fulfill his calling on earth, and I love helping women.
If you want to learn more about discipleship, mentoring your children, growing in Christ, helping others, finding spiritual friends, then I think you will be encouraged by Teatime Discipleship. Order your copy today.
