What does it take to make disciples? It takes a spiritual marriage, a pregnancy, labor and delivery, and nurturing.
Although Timothy caused Paul "labor pains" (Gal 4:19), he brought many to the Lord and gave delight to Paul's heart (see Phil 4:20ff). Be like Paul. "Make" disciples (Mt 28:19).
PRAYER: | Father, I want to give You a large family. Make me fertile for You. |
PROMISE: | "Remove the plank from your own eye first; then you will see clearly enough to remove the speck from your brother's eye." –Lk 6:42 |
PRAISE: | St. John Chrysostom fathered many spiritual children through the preaching from his "golden mouth." |
Reprinted with permission from Presentation Ministries, a lay association of the Catholic Church that focuses on evangelization and discipleship through Bible teaching, daily Mass, the charisms of the Holy Spirit, and Small Christian Community. Their ministries include:
· One Bread, One Body
· Daily Bread Radio Program
· Annual Bible Institute
· Discipleship Retreats
· Guadalupe Bible College