Should we all be mentored or discipled by somebody? Should we all have a disciple(s) of our own? I think to a degree (depending on what exactly you consider discipleship to be) that the answer to both these questions should be a bold “yes.”
What exactly does it mean to disciple someone? The dictionary says, “guide (someone) in becoming a follower of Jesus…” To say that we don’t need that is to say that you already follow Jesus perfectly, doesn’t it? There is much to learn, and many to teach.
How do we go about doing it though? To make a more complex answer really short, I think we ought to be looking for people to teach, willing to teach if asked, and also willing to pursue a teacher. In my experience, I have never had anyone approach me who was interested in mentoring me. I have had to seek out and ask others to mentor me. But, I really wish someone, or many throughout my younger years, would have asked to guide me.
How important do you see discipleship? I’d love to hear some of your feedback on the topic, as well as stories where discipleship has greatly benefitted you.
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