zach pippin

Today’s guest blogger is a missionary I met online (oh the wonders of modern tech). She’s from South America, and does missions in Africa. It’s crazy to realize sometimes that we’ve never actually met in person. Due to the nature of her work, I will simply introduce her to you as @misspicture. You can follow her on twitter @misspicture, and read her own blog at misspicture.wordpress.com

“Discipleship: Change the world. One life at a time!”

When I think about Jesus. I don’t always think about the cross and the miracles. Often times I think about him as the perfect picture of a relational God.

Jesus not only preached to thousands but he also took the time to submerge himself in the life of a few. And those few changed the world. Not the thousand.

What if we followed Jesus’ example and started a revolution. What if we decided to change this world one life at a time? What if we started small? (Matthew 10:40-42)

Disciples. That’s what we are called to do. (Matthew 28:19)
Make disciples. Not just converts.

I am a missionary. God knows what I think about missions. I am 100% supportive of mission trips. Both Long term and short term. I believe we need to tell others about Jesus. But.. What happens next? What do we do after they believe?

We so often let them go on their own. Instead of taking the time to help them grow and become the men and women God created them to be. We play a key part . And I am guilty of this. I actually have two names popping up in my head as I write this…. I need to make some phone calls.

This is a word of encouragement for you to step up and start this year investing your life in the life of someone else who is standing at the door of the path you’ve already walked. Build some one up! Buy them a cup of coffee and study God’s word together. Help someone not to make the same mistakes you made. Start a new friendship and love them like you mean it. Live your life in front of them. Be vulnerable before them. Let them see you just as you are. Invite them into your world. And be amazed at what God can do.

Jesus was friends with his disciples! And He changed the way they looked at life.

Would you be willing to do the same?

@misspicture

Let me know what you think!