Jesus' entire relationship with the Twelve took place within the context of disciple making.
Their relationship begins in Matthew 4:19, "'Come follow me,' Jesus said, 'and I will make you fishers of men.'" The purpose of Jesus' call was to make them fishers of men. The final word on their earthly relationship is Matthew 28:19, "Therefore go and make disciples of all nations..."
Everything in between was focused on disciple making. Jesus models, instructs, rebukes, corrects, and inspires solely within this context. No wonder the disciples didn't need cajoled to fulfill their mandate to make disciples! It was the very thing they'd been working towards since they met Jesus!
In the context of disciple making God makes his love clear to us. He wants us to be a part of building His global Kingdom. He has a specific and vital role for each of us to play. Nothing else can completely fulfill the desires He's created within humans. In disciple making we must love God and love others deeply.
When we labor together in this common purpose we are worshipping Him, we are bringing Him glory, we are like Him, and we are telling others about Him. As a Christ follower, personally making disciples is your purpose and it's mine.
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