*DAILY DEW 13/APRIL/2023* *DISCIPLESHIP LED GROWTH* (III) _Key Bible Text:_ *"The two disciples heard him say this and went with Jesus. Jesus turned, saw them following him, and asked, "What are you looking for?" They answered, "Where do you live, Rabbi?" (This word means 'Teacher.') "Come and see," he answered. (It was then about four o'clock in the afternoon.) So they went with him and saw where he lived, and spent the rest of that day with him."* (John 1:37-39 (GNB)) _Bible Insight:_ Jesus model of discipleship is not as simple or convenient as we would desire it. It is focused,intensive, close, and one on one in pattern. Its modus risks what we sometimes call, "see finish" This sort of openness hinders secrecy or some level of packaging. It is effective for godly modeling however, because of its much vulnerability. In discipleship, the one administering the role of the discipler is supposed to show both strengths and how they cope with weakness. This arrangement does not allow for hypocrisy. As a matter of fact, hypocrisy and unrepentant inconsistency of character is the source of many deviant and rebellious children of pastor kids. These parents who are supposed to be Christian standards or models fall short of what is expected without repenting but rather excuse their weakness and (mis)use scriptures to shamelessly justify them. This also hinders effective discipleship. Effective discipleship only happens when men are so affected by the word of God, that they spare neither themselves or others around them, in living by God's standards. 1 Timothy 4:16, rightly says *"Watch yourself and watch your teaching. Keep on doing these things, because if you do, you will save both yourself and those who hear you"* Do you have a discipler!? Are you a disciple? Are you prepared to take up the role of discipling some other believers for Christ? Are you even living conscious of the demands of Jesus model of discipleship? _MEDITATION:_ "Jesus drew near and said to them, *I have been given all authority in heaven and on earth. Go, then, to all peoples everywhere and make them my disciples: baptize them in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, and teach them to obey everything I have commanded you. And I will be with you always, to the end of the age."* Mark 28:18-20 *#David_Joshua_Egbochuo* *#Daily_Wisdom_for_living* *#Becoming_More_Like_Jesus* *#The_Rise_of_An_Army* *#Daily_Dew_Devotional* *#Hello_APRIL,2023* ❤ Links To Visit: *FB Pages* https://www.facebook.com/DavidJoshuaEgbochuo/ https://www.facebook.com/thedavidgen/ https://www.facebook.com/THEREVIVALCORPS/ *Telegram Group:* https://t.me/joinchat/NzXQlVc9Hx7LfaRSnh9fHg Feel Free to Share with Friends. God bless you.