Prayerfully Re-Center Around God
Pondering Point
When Peter, James and John dragged in TWO BOATLOADS of fish (Luke 5), it wasn’t just Peter alone who left his boat. It was plural – they left their boats and followed Jesus, with James and John joining Peter to become fishers of men rather than fish. It was probably the first of many MG experiences with Jesus.
In the IMMERSION Pathway of Discipleship, we view group connections as essential in the life of discipleship under Jesus. As we read the Bible, a disciple’s lifestyle includes participating in groups. Although those groups can come in various sizes and styles, the broad goal we encourage you to aim for is a weekly connection. That may sound like a big commitment but stay plugged in to the idea of MGs. You’ll be surprised how readily this adapts into the lives of people. Let's review how Jesus could or may have already come into the MGs of your "partners" with a call to follow him.
Review the Week
How did Jesus step into your "life" boat? when did it happen? Did He use partners or friends of yours? Has Jesus used your partnerships/friendships to connect with and extend a call to others to follow Him? Who might He want to connect in your current relationships -- ones that are theoretically open?
Repent (if necessary)
... for not letting Jesus use your boat to reach and teach others; or for not letting Him have access to your friends, teammates, co-workers, or neighbors through your life.
Return (as necessary)
... by offering your "life" boat to Jesus again today -- or even for the first time.
Prayer
Ask the Holy Spirit to embolden you to live for God rather than for career or family or pleasure. Ask Him to empower you to follow through in making this prayer a reality in your life.
This is the second week of the Micro-Group lessons.
The first week starts here.
The second week starts here.
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