Following Jesus is not a once-a-week proposition, but a daily pursuit. When Jesus invites us to “follow Him,” He is not inviting us on a walk, but into the sacred rhythms and patterns of discipleship. Join us for a series from Luke 8-11 where we will learn what it means to be a disciple of Jesus.
Passage:
Luke 8:4-15
Principle:
God sows the seed generously, but we must faithfully cultivate the soil of our hearts if we are to bear the fruit of the Gospel in our lives.
Practice:
How to cultivate your heart for the Word of God:
- Till the soil.
- Remove the rocks.
- Pull the weeds.
Daily Readings:
Day 1: Luke 8
Day 2: Mark 4
Day 3: Matthew 13
Day 4: 1 Peter 3
Day 5: 1 Peter 4
Day 6: 1 Peter 5
Day 7: John 15
Suggested Resources:
Emotionally Healthy Spirituality, by Peter Scazzero
Your Future Self Will Thank You, by Drew Dyck
Eat This Book, by Eugene Peterson
Invitation to a Journey, by Robert Mullholland, Jr.
The Unhurried Life, by Alan Fadling
The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry, by John Mark Comer