As part of the great commission
which is mentioned in Matthew 28:19, reaching out and raising new disciples for
Christ has been crucial if not a mandate to all believers. Jesus Christ led by
example by demonstrating excellent discipleship skills ranging from teaching
his 12 disciples to reaching out to the sinful Samaritan woman at the well.
Basing on this great commission, we will share on ways we can make disciples
for Jesus Christ.
By
making our deeds count
In Matthew 5:14 we are reminded that
we are the light of the world. In short, we are supposed to make disciples by
our good deeds. They should reflect Christ who dwells in us. How do you treat those
who hurt you? A simple “sorry”, “thank
you”, may go a long way in winning a soul to Christ.
By
loving one another
If you carefully study 1 Corinthians
13, you will notice that love acts as a foundation and an answer to many
things. A simple act of love to a
brother may win him over to Christ.
By
teaching the word of God to all.
As defined by Christ’s, the purpose
of the church is to guide and enlighten believers and non-believers on the word
of God. This will make men and women who not only love the Lord but also live deep
committed lives to the Lord, His Word, and His people. Are you actively helping
your congregation grow in this vital purpose for the church?
By Witnessing God’s word to the non-believers
In order to make disciples, we need
to reach out to the lost by sharing God’s word. As the bible clear states in
Matthew 9:37-38, “the harvest is plentiful but the people who labor are few”, we
should strive to be part of the laborers that win more souls to Christ. Our hearts should bear Christ’s burden of
reaching out to the lost souls. However,
while we focus on the evangelistic aspect to Christ’s great commission, we also
need to focus on His instructions that go beyond just spreading the gospel. We
need to make disciples, helping new believers grow in faith and develop deep love
for God.
With these great ways I am certain,
we will raise great disciples that fear the Lord. Remember, discipleship starts
with you, right where you are. Make efforts to preach the word of God in your
homes, offices, market place until the ends of the world.
