Discipleship takes time. Period. There are no shortcuts. Think with me for a second - Jesus spent 33 years here on planet earth of which 3 years we know anything about. In those three short years, he discipled on 12 guys, one of them a loser. From a success standpoint, it wouldn't appear that Jesus was very effective, but we know 2000 years later that he was extremely effective, yet he worked slowly and methodically with 12 men, and then even focused on three of those guys. Check this out...
With many stories like these, he presented his message to them, fitting the stories to their experience and maturity. He was never without a story when he spoke. When he was alone with his disciples, he went over everything, sorting out the tangles, untying the knots. Mark 4.33-4 The Message
This type of discipleship is costly because it takes time. Here's some Tye-ramblings:
- He fitted stories to their specific needs - this takes time.
- Jesus understood their level of maturity - ditto
- In private times with the guys, he reviewed the days events
- He took plenty of time for questions
- There was time spent to address concerns and questions
- He helped them understand the ramifications of events
Who are you spending time with? Who will be your successor? Find someone and start spending time with them by having coffee, golfing, biking (my fav), or maybe a even a phone call.
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