12: Intentional Lifestyles

Key Passage

"Come, follow me," Jesus said, "and I will send you out to fish for people."

Matthew 4:19

This verse demonstrates the intentionality of Jesus in inviting others to discipleship.

From the 20 Practices of Disciplemakers:

Effective disciple makers always have two or three people that they are discipling. It is intentional, yes. But it's more than that. It is a lifestyle.

Whether you're in the marketplace or in missions, whether you work in an NGO or pastor a church, you have people around you that need discipling. The model that Jesus showed us was that He intentionally picked people and asked them to follow Him. You should do the same.

Pray and ask God to show you two or three people, then approach them and ask them if they would like to walk a road with you as you follow Jesus. Tell them you are not perfect and will mess up, but that you are sincere and want to grow in your relationship with Jesus. You'll be surprised how many people will be honored that you asked them. Go ahead and try it.

Write down three names and ask them this week. Be prepared that you will need to live out much of your life transparently with them. This gives you the best discipling opportunities. Become an intentional disciple-maker.

Write down the names of those you will invite to be on a journey together: