Disciple not Member
-Acts 1:8
We look to the advantages that we can get in our lives through being members of a vast array of groups and organizations. The whole point of membership in these organizations are the privileges. We belong to them because of what we get by being a member. Sure, we might have to pay dues, but we get so much more in return or so we think.
This idea of privilege, entitlement and, perks that comes with the concept of membership can also enter into our understanding of the church. After all, almost every church talks about being a part of their group in terms of membership. Therefore, if we are a member of a church then shouldn’t we expect certain rights and privileges? Shouldn’t we expect that the main purpose of the institution of the church is to take care of us and do things for us? One might think so but the idea of membership in the Body of Christ is very different from what we have come to expect from membership in other groups and organizations.
To examine this concept we will look at what Jesus asked of his disciples. You see the truth is that the definition of disciple is a follower. The truth is that we all follow something in in our lives. Is what we follow Jesus? So, this week we will look at what Jesus asks of his disciples. But be prepared,
because the call to be a disciple is quite challenging.
