In our Christian life we talk a lot about discipleship. It is one of our four priorities at ANCC. We have defined this as: Discipleship: Teaching and equipping people to become more like Jesus. Different seasons in our lives bring different postures in discipleship. Sometimes we seem to live in periods of accelerated spiritual progress, sometimes we will face opposition, but each season brings a different posture. Today, we will mention four biblical word pictures for these. They’re helpful in our understanding of knowing where are spiritually, but also understanding that discipleship is not a just a matter of head knowledge, but of a relationships with Jesus. Sometimes We Sit : Sitting is symbolic of resting. I often will sit during my quiet time and just wait on God. It has the implication of setting time aside and just resting. Isaiah 40: But those who wait on the Lord Shall renew their strength; They shall mount up with wings like eagles, They shall run and n...
Notes for messages preached at All Nations Christian Centre, Reading, UK.