Freely Speaking - devotion by Susan Hales

Welcome to Freely Speaking, an OHSOFREE devotional ministry where we share our hearts and trust God for transformation.

Today’s devotion was written by Susan Hales and narrated by Angela Gray.

“Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age" (Matthew 28:19–20 NIV).

There is a Netflix series called Famous Last Words. This series features in-depth interviews with famous people that will air after the subjects' deaths. Our key verse is the last words of Jesus on earth, so it deserves our utmost attention.

Disciple means learner. Jesus selected 12 disciples during His earthly ministry and taught them for three years. His last words to them were to go and make disciples and teach them to obey everything He commanded.

As believers, we are called to follow Jesus, so we are also instructed to make disciples and teach others. But what does that mean? Discipleship, also known as biblical mentoring, is a relationship in which a person intentionally invests their life in another to help them grow in their walk with the Lord.

Soon, I'll be working with a young woman interested in discipleship, having just attended a class on the topic at church. I admit, I'm feeling rather anxious about this.

However, I know that transformation originates from the Holy Spirit, not from me. And God equips us for what He calls us to do. God’s plan and the aim of discipleship is the multiplication of the Gospel to transform people and the world.

Each disciple will disciple others, and the process will continue. Will you obey the last words of Jesus to disciple others and achieve God’s plan to change the world for His glory?

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