Tonight I am beginning a study on what it means to be a disciple of Jesus. We are going to look at several things over the next few weeks on Wednesday nights dealing with discipleship. As I have been reading and preparing for this first session, something very startling has become very clear to me. 2000 years ago, Jesus was not looking for converts. Jesus isn’t looking for converts today either.
The majority of those who proclaim to be believers stop short of what Jesus is really looking for in a follower. Jesus’ ministry was centered around a group of 12 people. Obviously he touched many thousands of people during his short 3 years on earth, but his most devoted followers were few – but that was just fine. In fact, Jesus designed it that way.
You see, for Jesus’ mission to be carried out, he needed fully committed, passionate and disciplined followers. Nominal followers would not have carried out his mission once he was gone. He needed people he could entrust with the very plan of God.
Today is no different. Jesus is not looking for mere converts. Jesus is looking for committed, passionate and disciplined people to carry out his mission – people who are so focused on following and serving Jesus that nothing else will do.
Are you that person today? Did you ever have that passion – that drive? What happened?
If you are in the Levelland vicinity, stop by First Baptist Church tonight at 6:00 and join the conversation.
Clay in the Hands 
Brian, Are you doing a class or discussion group over this on Wed. nights?
Yes, Wednesday nights at 6:00. Come join us.