DISCIPLESHIP
Daily Discipleship: What It Really Means to Follow Jesus
Are you truly a disciple of Jesus, or have you been deceiving yourself? Many of us think we're disciples simply because we attend church on Sundays, but true discipleship goes much deeper than that.
Discipleship isn't about perfection—it's about pursuit. The true mark of discipleship is understanding our deep need for Jesus in a way that makes us desperate enough to pursue Him every single day, while being confident enough to carry Him everywhere we go.
What Does Real Discipleship Look Like?
When we say "discipleship," we often think we're all talking about the same thing. But just like a couple who both say they value "intimacy" while meaning completely different things, Christians can use the word "discipleship" while having vastly different definitions.
Sunday morning church attendance is not discipleship. Sunday mornings are about coming together in unity as the body of Christ, getting marching orders to take to the world we're called to reach Monday through Saturday. It's about exalting Jesus together, not about being discipled.
If you only come to church on Sunday mornings, you're not a disciple. Some of us have convinced ourselves that we're more spiritually fit than we actually are—we've set up a spiritual mirror that makes us look better than reality.
How to Be a True Disciple of Jesus
1. Meet with Jesus Daily
Disciples of Jesus meet with Jesus daily. Not occasionally, not when it's convenient, but daily.
If you watch CNN or Fox News every day but don't meet with Jesus daily, you're not a disciple of Jesus—you're a disciple of the news. If you scroll social media feeds daily but don't meet with Jesus daily, you're not His disciple.
Why is it so hard to meet with Jesus daily? Because the enemy knows that's the only way for you to become who you're called to be. Many of us approach our relationship with Jesus like we're the boss, telling Him when we'll show up rather than allowing Him to set the meeting time.
Jesus said, "People do not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God" (Matthew 4:4). Notice it says "comes"—present tense—not "came." You're not living on yesterday's bread or yesterday's word, but on the word He's speaking right now.
2. Be Marked Daily by Your Encounters with Jesus
Disciples of Jesus are marked daily by their encounters with Him. You may not feel transformed after every meeting with God, but slowly and surely, your life changes.
Many people stop showing up because they don't feel God changing them every day. But even when you can't put your finger on what has been marked, something changes. We overestimate what can happen with small changes in a week but underestimate what can happen with small changes over a year.
"The faithful love of the Lord never ends. His mercies never cease. Great is his faithfulness. His mercies begin afresh every morning" (Lamentations 3:22-23). Every day, God has new mercy and something fresh for you—you just have to show up.
3. Move Daily to Make Other Disciples
Disciples of Jesus move daily to make other disciples based on how they've been marked in their daily meetings with Jesus.
The biggest lie we believe as Christ-followers is that showing up to church on Sunday makes us "okay." God isn't looking for your presence in a seat—He's looking for your life to make a difference.
Many Christians say, "I need deeper revelation," but what they really need is deeper application of the revelation they've already received. Jesus said, "Therefore go..." (Matthew 28:19). That means get up and move!
If you're really meeting with Jesus daily:
You will move toward other people and help disciple them
You will start to tithe
You will start to serve
You will lead others
You will take next steps
You don't have to lead a church or small group to disciple people. You just have to move toward Jesus and take somebody with you.
Life Application
As you consider what it means to be a true disciple of Jesus, ask yourself these three questions:
When is my meeting time with Jesus daily? It doesn't have to be for an hour—start with five minutes. Read the verse of the day, listen to one worship song, and pray on your way out the door. Just start somewhere and set a consistent meeting time with Jesus.
What are the most recent marks of my daily relationship with Jesus? Not from 10 years ago—what about the last 10 days or even 10 hours? If you go more than three days without hearing something from God, slow down and check your alignment.
What has discipleship movement looked like for me in the last month? How have you been with Jesus, and how have you led others to Him?
The challenge for all of us is simple: GO. Whether you're going toward Jesus at your current church or somewhere else, the important thing is that you're moving. True disciples don't just sit—they pursue Jesus daily, are marked by Him daily, and move daily to help others do the same.
Are you ready to stop pretending and start being a true disciple of Jesus?
Are you truly a disciple of Jesus, or have you been deceiving yourself? Many of us think we're disciples simply because we attend church on Sundays, but true discipleship goes much deeper than that.
Discipleship isn't about perfection—it's about pursuit. The true mark of discipleship is understanding our deep need for Jesus in a way that makes us desperate enough to pursue Him every single day, while being confident enough to carry Him everywhere we go.
What Does Real Discipleship Look Like?
When we say "discipleship," we often think we're all talking about the same thing. But just like a couple who both say they value "intimacy" while meaning completely different things, Christians can use the word "discipleship" while having vastly different definitions.
Sunday morning church attendance is not discipleship. Sunday mornings are about coming together in unity as the body of Christ, getting marching orders to take to the world we're called to reach Monday through Saturday. It's about exalting Jesus together, not about being discipled.
If you only come to church on Sunday mornings, you're not a disciple. Some of us have convinced ourselves that we're more spiritually fit than we actually are—we've set up a spiritual mirror that makes us look better than reality.
How to Be a True Disciple of Jesus
1. Meet with Jesus Daily
Disciples of Jesus meet with Jesus daily. Not occasionally, not when it's convenient, but daily.
If you watch CNN or Fox News every day but don't meet with Jesus daily, you're not a disciple of Jesus—you're a disciple of the news. If you scroll social media feeds daily but don't meet with Jesus daily, you're not His disciple.
Why is it so hard to meet with Jesus daily? Because the enemy knows that's the only way for you to become who you're called to be. Many of us approach our relationship with Jesus like we're the boss, telling Him when we'll show up rather than allowing Him to set the meeting time.
Jesus said, "People do not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God" (Matthew 4:4). Notice it says "comes"—present tense—not "came." You're not living on yesterday's bread or yesterday's word, but on the word He's speaking right now.
2. Be Marked Daily by Your Encounters with Jesus
Disciples of Jesus are marked daily by their encounters with Him. You may not feel transformed after every meeting with God, but slowly and surely, your life changes.
Many people stop showing up because they don't feel God changing them every day. But even when you can't put your finger on what has been marked, something changes. We overestimate what can happen with small changes in a week but underestimate what can happen with small changes over a year.
"The faithful love of the Lord never ends. His mercies never cease. Great is his faithfulness. His mercies begin afresh every morning" (Lamentations 3:22-23). Every day, God has new mercy and something fresh for you—you just have to show up.
3. Move Daily to Make Other Disciples
Disciples of Jesus move daily to make other disciples based on how they've been marked in their daily meetings with Jesus.
The biggest lie we believe as Christ-followers is that showing up to church on Sunday makes us "okay." God isn't looking for your presence in a seat—He's looking for your life to make a difference.
Many Christians say, "I need deeper revelation," but what they really need is deeper application of the revelation they've already received. Jesus said, "Therefore go..." (Matthew 28:19). That means get up and move!
If you're really meeting with Jesus daily:
You will move toward other people and help disciple them
You will start to tithe
You will start to serve
You will lead others
You will take next steps
You don't have to lead a church or small group to disciple people. You just have to move toward Jesus and take somebody with you.
Life Application
As you consider what it means to be a true disciple of Jesus, ask yourself these three questions:
When is my meeting time with Jesus daily? It doesn't have to be for an hour—start with five minutes. Read the verse of the day, listen to one worship song, and pray on your way out the door. Just start somewhere and set a consistent meeting time with Jesus.
What are the most recent marks of my daily relationship with Jesus? Not from 10 years ago—what about the last 10 days or even 10 hours? If you go more than three days without hearing something from God, slow down and check your alignment.
What has discipleship movement looked like for me in the last month? How have you been with Jesus, and how have you led others to Him?
The challenge for all of us is simple: GO. Whether you're going toward Jesus at your current church or somewhere else, the important thing is that you're moving. True disciples don't just sit—they pursue Jesus daily, are marked by Him daily, and move daily to help others do the same.
Are you ready to stop pretending and start being a true disciple of Jesus?
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