Making Disciples

 Jesus told the apostles to go and make disciples, baptizing them in the name of The Father, The Son, and The Holy Spirit. It is so important that we not forget that our mission is to make disciples. But how can we make disciples if we do not become one ourselves? We read in the gospel of John that two of John the Baptist disciples followed Jesus. Jesus asked them what they wanted, they asked Him where He was staying. Notice, they did not answer His question, instead they asked Him a question. They did not say, we want truth, or direction, etc.. instead, they wanted to be with Jesus. They wanted to see where He lived and how He lived. This is the beginning of discipleship. The gospel goes on to show us what happens to someone who spends time with the Lord. Andrew was so excited about what He was seeing and learning that he ran to tell his brother, Peter,"We have found the Messiah!" There is such action and passion in these passages. This is what being with Jesus does to the soul. He gives our souls purpose, hope, and life. This is why we should go to Mass daily if possible, not just on Sunday. This is why we should go to confess our sins often and receive the forgiveness Jesus told the apostles to administer. This is why we should spend time daily before the blessed Sacrament, worshiping, praying for others, and seeking His special nearness. The more time we devote to being with Jesus in these special ways He gave us, the more we will be changed. Then we will not be able to keep from making disciples.

 

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