Sunday on Monday - October 26th, 2026
During the sermon, I asked, "Who are you helping follow Jesus?"
This morning, I met with a young man for discipleship, and it was so rewarding. If you're not pouring into someone else's life, you're missing out! This is the path to righteousness, peace, and joy!
For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking but of righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit (Romans 14:17).
Discipleship doesn't just benefit the person being discipled. It changes us, too!
We often think of spiritual maturity in terms of our own growth. We measure it by how much Scripture we know, how faithfully we obey, or how well we understand our freedom in Christ. But Paul reminds us that maturity isn't just about our growth. It's also about helping others grow.
In Romans 14:19, Paul writes, “So then let us pursue what makes for peace and for mutual upbuilding.”
Christian freedom is a wonderful gift, but love teaches us to consider how our choices affect others. Rather than just asking, “Am I free to do this?” we should also ask, “Will this help someone else follow Jesus?” It's not all about us.
As I reflected on this passage, I was reminded that helping others grow often begins with something simple: paying attention.
Who haven't you seen at church lately? Who might need an encouraging text, a phone call, an invitation to lunch, or someone to walk alongside them through a difficult season?
We can't make people respond, but we can make sure they know they are loved and haven't been forgotten!
This week, I encourage you to identify one person outside your family and intentionally invest in helping them follow Jesus.
That's what we're here for at Grace—helping each other know and follow Jesus!
