07/17/2026
A DOSE OF DISCIPLESHIP - July 17, 2026
Do you know that in order to disciple others we must first examine our own Christian walk to make sure that we have dedicated everything to God? We must be committed to follow Him wherever He leads us and to the discipling of The Holy Spirit.
In 1 Corinthians 11:1 Paul said, "11 Be followers of me, even as I also follow Christ." Paul surrendered himself to God so that the life he lived would be an example of how we should live in Christ. Holy. Righteous. A lover of God and others. Sharer of the Gospel to all nations. Two thousand years later and we are still being discipled by Paul's teachings.
None of us are perfect but when we STRIVE to serve and please God as His Spirit teaches us to we glorify God, not ourselves. He sent The Holy Spirit to help us because we simply can't do this on our own.
In John 16:7-8, Jesus said, "7 I tell you the truth: it is to your advantage that I go away, for if I do not go away, the Helper will not come to you. But if I go, I will send him to you. 8 And when he comes, he will convict the world concerning sin and righteousness and judgment. "
Do you know that The Holy Spirit is a person. He is more than just speaking in tongues. He is our Teacher. Our Comforter. Our Helper. He equips us to equip others. HE DISCIPLES US as we disciple others.
When you repent of your sins, seek God's forgiveness, and accept Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior (Romans 10:9-13) The Spirit comes and fills you. He submerges you (spiritual baptism), baptizing you into the body of Christ (Universal Church). And as you go about living a committed Christian life He constantly teaches you about who God is, what that means to us, and He reveals your true purpose in this life. He is God's nature dwelling within you.
There are so many false religions that are leading people astray. It's time to build up more strong, committed, spiritually mature saints who are not afraid to teach others about Christ and His salvation.
Listen. Discipleship begins with you. BECOME a disciple that makes disciples by following The Spirit of God today. Pray and ask Him to reveal Himself to you. Study, learn, and apply Gods truths to your life. Obey everything that The Holy Spirit teaches you so that you can go out into the world and teach others.
Be blessed.
Pastor LaMonika