Why do we disciple others? ...and how?
Channel: Chapelstreet Church
Date: 2023-03-29

What is discipleship? Why do discipleship? How can we grow as disciples and disciplers?

What comes to your mind when you think of beauty? A brilliant sunset? A masterful piece of art? A dazzling bride or admirable friend? An elegant novel, poem, song, or performance? Justin Fields effortlessly blowing past several helpless Packers defenders for a 56-yard rushing touchdown?

Regardless of what you find beautiful, you have probably experienced the longing to share this beauty with someone else. Your joy increases when someone else praises the person or object you admire. This happy sensation—enjoying beauty with others—is part of what makes Christian discipleship so wonderful. When we enjoy the beauty of Christ with one another, God is glorified and our joy is multiplied.

In today’s video, Pastoral Resident Blake Glosson explains the double blessing of discipleship. He also offers three tips you can use today to grow as an effective disciple of Jesus.

This is Day 13 of our 20 Days on Following Jesus series. Find the rest of the series here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0lnY-4k_FoicFce0YaSUseBovJiNQ7GO 

A Prayer for Today
Creator God, you are the source of all beauty. When I marvel at the beauty of the sun, the moon, the stars, the mountains, oceans, lakes, rivers, fields, trees, flowers, birds, deer, the entire animal kingdom, and humans—all mere works of your fingers—I can’t help but wonder how beautiful you must be. Everything lovely is merely an echo of your loveliness. Every longing for beauty in my soul culminates in you and in your Son Jesus Christ. Thank you for opening my eyes to see and savor Jesus. Put people in my life who will help me cherish Jesus more, and help me to have this same effect on those around me. I love you, Lord. Amen.
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