A fruit of Discipleship

I think one of the best parts of living a life of deliberate discipleship is seeing others catch the love and passion of God for themselves. Sometimes it takes years to see fruit and sometimes it is immediate. But either way the feeling is beyond words when you see someone that you have poured hours of your time into finally take on the passion of God as their own.

That is what I got to experience today in Red Hill. One of the girls who is my age is growing so much in the Lord! When I first met her last year she was quiet, shy and would only talk to two of the guys on our team. Over the year she has begun to open up and gradually step out in speaking more English. Speaking in another language alone is a big step but what followed is what I get excited about. As I spent more time with her and the other ladies in her house she got more comfortable with me. She would never speak up at our Bible studies but I just sensed she had something to share. Then one night after hanging out with them she walked me back to my car and shared a Bible verse with me. She wouldn’t share it with the whole group but she shared it one on one. She told me how much she wanted to learn more about God and have a closer relationship with Him. I knew from that moment that it was only a matter of time. As I continue to see her she remains quiet in groups but I see that there is something growing inside. Especially after today when she shared that she had been reading Matthew 28:18-20 and the verses have shown her how she can share with her friends and not be afraid. I wanted to jump out of my seat for joy. I saw God fanning the flame that is inside of her. In fact when I got in the car and it was only our team I did kind of shriek for joy. I see God taking a girl that was insecure and scared and turning her into a bold bride of Christ. I praise God for the work that He does in the hearts of people! I hope and pray you guys can go out and see the amazing work that God is doing in people around you today!