Psalms of Discipleship--Principle #52--Evangelism--January 7, 2012

Hello my dear friends! Happy New Year to you! For many of us, the New Year is always a convenient time to make "new resolutions," to "turn over a new leaf," to change our bad habits into good ones, etc.

Today's Psalms of Discipleship reminds us that as we live out our lives as Christian disciples, we will have an impact upon the lost. May we, more than ever before, be the kind of representatives of Jesus that cause the lost to crave to know Him too.

Touched by grace,

Denny


Psalms of Discipleship—Principle #52

Life Principles For Those Who Choose To Follow Jesus And Live The Discipled Life

Key Scripture: 12 Restore to me the joy of Your salvation And sustain me with a willing spirit. 13 Then I will teach transgressors Your ways, And sinners will be converted to You. Psalm 51:12-13

Core Value: Evangelism

If we model IT (the Christian life) in the right way IT (the Christian life) will be attractive to those who need to have a saving relationship with Jesus. We are not talking about more rules, more meaningless rituals, or more religion. We are talking about possessing an authentic relationship with Jesus that is contagious, infecting others with His passionate love. Unless we are walking IT (the Christian life) out in meaningful ways, then our talk becomes nothing more than white noise that drowns out the truth. And IT is too important to give the lost the wrong message.

The Gospel, evidenced in our own lives, gives much grace to those who have blown IT. This is the kind of message that resonates in the hearts of those who have been beaten down with guilt and shame: salvation comes to those who need it and then seek IT. Will we allow IT to be seen through us?

Let IT be Lord, let IT be.

Principle #52 & Personal Application: The quality disciple lives an authentic life that is attractive to sinners who need to have a saving relationship with Jesus.

• Even when we stumble and fall, God does restore to us the joy of His salvation.

• Even when we stumble and fall, God sustains us with a willing spirit.

• Even when we stumble and fall, God can use us to teach unbelievers the ways of the Lord.

• Even when we stumble and fall, God can use us to lead sinners towards a saving relationship with Jesus Christ.

Reflect & Respond: Some Really Good Questions To Ponder…

How can God use my testimony of personal failure to be a tool that would cause others to consider Jesus?

What would I say to the person who does not have a relationship with Jesus?

Do I know how to share the Gospel in a way that is clear and convincing?

Prayer:
Lord Jesus, thank You that You are the One who restores. You are the One who gives me such great joy in Your salvation. May I always be prepared to share my life experiences of faith to those who still need to bend their knee to You.

The Essential Core Values Of The Quality Disciple Are…
Grace—Worship—Bible Study—Prayer—Community—Service—Evangelism

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