Ye Are My Disciples

As I have often pondered those things happening in our world today, I have also pondered what it means to be a true disciple of Jesus Christ. During Christ’s ministry men were appointed as His disciples. They followed Him and were taught by Him. But when Christ descended into heaven the word ‘disciple’ took on a new and deeper meaning. Christ’s disciples not only followed his teachings but they became doers of the word, putting into action those things he commanded of them. Being a disciple of Jesus Christ involves a transformation from the state of the mortal man to one who loves the Lord and serves Him with all their might, mind and strength. Being a true disciple requires sacrifice and laying aside ones personal desires. All are invited to become disciples of the Savior.

Russel M. Nelson taught, “The day is gone when you can be a quiet and comfortable Christian. Your religion is not just about showing up for church on Sunday. It is about showing up as a true disciple from Sunday morning through Saturday night…. there is no such thing as a part-time disciple of the Lord Jesus Christ.”

As it is with developing any Christlike attribute, our mortal weaknesses can make becoming a true disciple sometimes difficult. It will require sacrifice and self discipline. The Lord will always recognize ours efforts to change and improve even when we sometimes fall short.

Believe

Believe in Jesus Christ. Believe that He knows you personally. Believe that His teachings and commandments are for the benefit and well being of all mankind. Believe that He suffered and died for you.

Love

Strive to develope the pure love of Christ. Love those who persecute you. Pure Love overlooks ones faults, weaknesses and even Sin. One of the attributes of being a true disciple is to love others as Christ loves you, with unconditional love. There is no greater need in our world today than Love.

Do

Jesus Christ went about doing. Follow the example of Christ by putting His teachings into action. Look for opportunities to serve others. As you pray to be an instrument in the Lord’s hands He will impress upon your mind those who are in need.

In 2nd Peter we learn that our faith can be measured by what it leads us to do. It takes practice to become good at anything. It is the same with becoming a disciple of Jesus Christ. Resist the temptation of finding fault with others.

I know that as we strive to become true disciples of Jesus Christ and show love and compassion to all those we come in contact with that this world will be a better place and we will receive great blessings in the world to come.

Be a Disciple of Jesus Christ by Believing, Loving and Doing. This World Needs You!

‘As I have loved you, love one another, this new commandment Love one another. By this shall men know, ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another.‘

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