The Jesus Command
The Mark of Discipleship
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Anyone who has ever been in love knows that its not an easy pie to slice. We pick and choose, look for reasons to engage in the act of love, and often, we simply refuse to express love at all. Jesus imposes a condition that raises the level of difficulty from an already difficult task. He commands us to love one another as He has loved us. The love of Jesus is filtered through the love of God. Everything He did was done according to the "Will of God." Something we can't possible do without the help of His Holy Spirit. Becoming a true Disciple is directly related to our acts of love toward one another. The key is in first being willing to love and then obedient to the pattern that He first laid down. The New Testament is full of instruction of how we are to regard one another. Our study and discussions took these instructions as a guide. They formed the pattern of our attempt to better understand this "The Jesus Command" and the qualities necessary for Christ following.
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“Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me…” (Matthew 11:29 NIV).
Any image, no matter what kind, is simply a rendition of the original. The copy must follow the impression made by the master. In unlocking the pattern of making a “True Disciple”, a close and detailed study of Jesus, the master, must be considered.
Discipleship is an important charge, carrying a great responsibility. When entering the task of preparing another as a disciple, heed should be taken. Care—and caution—play a big part in the equation. In both instances, whether one serves as instructor or student, as Jesus said, one must above all, consider the cost.
“Suppose one of you wants to build a tower. Won’t you first sit down and estimate the cost to see if you have enough money to complete it?” (Luke 14:28 NIV)
Rather than being an event that one arrives at, Discipleship is more of a journey that is traveled over the course of one’s life. Each step is part of a process by which we adapt, learning to grow more Christ-like along the way. We take His yoke and learn from Him, just as the men who became His Apostles did. The cost necessary involves not only a loving devotion to Jesus, but to do so from a willing and obedient heart. The Jesus Command, the command to love one another as He loved us, creates a new beginning for everyone that accepts it.
About the Author
Matthew Milam II, a Chicago native, is an Ordained Minister, Deacon, and Biblical Teacher serving on the pastoral staff of South Side Gospel Church. He's also the founder of Hands of God Ministries. His book, The Jesus Command, takes a fresh look at the command of Jesus as the underlying basis for Discipleship, and the starting point for Christian living.