November 09

Sharing Life


He appointed twelve—designating them apostles—that they might be with him.

Mark 3:14 (NIV)


Jesus, the Master, knew better than anyone how to make disciples. And here we see Him at square one with His followers. His primary concern? “That they might be with him.”

Today, the church is missing this ingredient. Many Christ-followers are making a push for the intimacy of small groups and this is important. These closer, friendlier settings can help us connect and grow, but only as we open up and become real with each other and enjoy life together as Christ did with His followers.

For many, church is a once-a-week, one-shot deal. We come in a back door, sing a song, hear a sermon and exit before the final amen. Being a true follower of Christ means so much more than attending a church, reciting a prayer or going through the ritual. It is a total life change. We lose our life to find it, and we find it following Him—alongside other Christ-followers.

True life, as Christ defines it, is shared life. His life shared with us and ours with others. It’s been the same with disciples in every generation, because it’s His design: “Go you therefore and make disciples.” It starts when we come together.


Father, thank You for loving me. Thank You for sharing life with me. Help me share my life … without reservation. Amen.