"A disciple is a disciple maker" was today's topic for Ivy Toh
In Matthew 28, Jesus told His disciples into the world to go
The Great Commission says that Jesus has all authority
We are to baptize others in the name of the Holy Trinity
Connecting people with God is the first step, Ivy did say
For if God is not in the picture, problems will not go away
We need to look at our problems as a reason to focus on God
Our relationships with Him differ for we are not a clone squad
She said that we should start by telling people God's name
Peace, Provider, Healer, Emmanuel, Savior - all we can claim
For Ivy, God has been so important in her life for so long
That not to share the good news would be seriously wrong
Challenging others to experience God is the second step
The first part of this is to "know it" - using His Word as prep
Then we must "do it" and "teach it" before we challenge others
This starts the cycle all over again, as would be God's druthers
We make disciples with God's Word as well as fellowship
If we do not use both tools, we cannot others fully equip
For then with either a social or a religious club we end up
Both work together to lead others to drink from His cup
Ivy then spent some time talking about what gets in our way
Mostly is that all too often "we are not good enough" we say
While this is indeed true, the relevant point is actually missed
God's grace is more than enough, Galatians three did insist
In conclusion, Ivy said that each of us needs to help disciples make
For if we do not, others' souls more sinister forces will surely take
God is too good and time is too short, she ended her message today
For us not to make disciples every opportunity each and every day
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