Pastor Josh continued the series on values
On the topic of discipleship he did muse
Starting with the ENCS vision statement
We love God so our role is to enlarge his tent
We must show our love for others in a relationship context
From loving other people, serving nations comes next
Our values are what must drive this common vision
Asking ourselves what we want from our life's position
There are four core values, of which God is number one
Through discipleship, outreach and community are done
Think of our community as a spiritual family
We should reach out to everyone we can see
'Leading people to Christ' is the first part of discipleship
The second is walking with them on their God-destined trip
Josh then talked about discipleship and four E's
If we do them, our actions will surely God please
Engage, establish, equip. and empower
From this challenge we should not cower
He read from Matthew 6 verses 13 and 14
The reference to a "narrow gate" is clearly seen
"The way is hard that leads to life" anew
That is why "those who find it are few"
It is best to go with someone who hasalready been there
So that encouragement and lessons they can readily share
From Romans 8:14 Pastor Josh then read
By the Spirit of God we should be led
"Help me help them to hear you"
Is what a God-driven disciple should do
We then looked at Acts 16, verses one to three
About how Paul recruited the Greek Jew Timothy
He circumcised him to end his confused state
For his birthright and blessing he no longer had to wait
And from second Timothy one verse six the reader understands
That the gift of God comes from the laying on of hands
Returning to verses four and five of Acts chapter sixteen
Through their actions, stronger and bigger churches were seen
We need to help others get where they are going
Even if our pace occasionally needs slowing
For discipling others and being a mentor
Is a key thing God put us on this earth for
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