Skip to main content

Intentional Disciples Vs Merely Followers


Last Friday, we had NCC cell group and the topic was about Intentional Disciples.
As Catholic, we are expected to be active and intentional disciples instead of passive disciples.
Passive disciples means only go to church as requested and obliged by the law of the church. However in day to day basis, they don't build personal relationship with God.

On the other hand, intentional disciples means we build personal relationship with God. We encounter and experience His love in daily basis.

 In the beginning, disciples lived and stayed with their master/guru.
After they are ready, they will be sent to evangelise to others as apostles.
However, in this modern day, we may have no opportunity to live physically with our master.
What we could do is praying and listening to His words.



Disciples stay with the master in bad and good times because they know that there's a hope in the future which is eternal life even when things are not going according to their expectation.

On the other hand, followers are different. They only follow the master / leader when it suits their expectation. When things going opposite, they will unfollow and look for other master.
Their foundation is not strong enough because they don't encounter God.
It's not that God doesn't care about them but they fail to see Him in little things in their life as well as people they meet.


Labels

Labels:

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

A Burger Date

It feels like it's been ages to have a date night with hubby, thus before my parents going back to Indo we decided to have a couple date over burger as I have been craving with Hans I'm Gluck burger. We went there, enjoying the burger and companion of each other and talking about anything, something that we are used to have but no longer anymore after I took a new role in the company. Then, I accompanied him to shop at H&M before heading back home. It's one of the best burgers I ever had since I am in fasting the whole day for a week. The perk of fasting is I could appreciate the food and enjoy it.
Post a Comment
Read more

Jubilee Year - Year of Hope (2025)

Year of Hope: A Personal Reflection on 2025 The year 2025 has been declared a Jubilee Year, a  Year of Hope  by the Pope—a time for peace, joy, and prosperity. For many, entering a new year brings feelings of happiness and optimism. However, I find myself on a different path, starting the year with anxiety and uncertainty rather than joy and hope. For me, 2025 is a year of the unknown. It marks the first time in four years that I will not hold the title of a working mom. Transitioning from this identity feels daunting and unfamiliar. It is also the year I plan to embark on a new venture: starting a winter rental business. This endeavor excites me but is fraught with challenges. There are countless pieces of the puzzle yet to be solved, and I pray for wisdom and the support of "ordinary angels" to guide me through. This is also a pivotal year for our family. Two of our children will face major exams. While I know the journey matters more than the results, I hope they develop s...
Post a Comment
Read more

When ChatGPT can be your counsellor

When I want to refine my text in the previous post , I accidentally typing the whole things in the ChatGPT and this is the reply that I get  Your reflection on this “desert” period is deeply insightful. It’s clear you’re navigating significant internal struggles, and recognizing these temptations is a powerful step toward healing and growth. The Lust of the Flesh : Your experience with joblessness and the challenge of trusting in God’s timing is relatable. It’s tough to feel like you’re not fulfilling your potential, but your acknowledgment of God’s grace as a source of strength is vital. Remember that this time is not wasted; it’s a period for personal and spiritual growth. The Lust of the Eyes : Envy can be a heavy burden, especially when it feels like others are thriving. Your internal dialogue—questioning the value of public shame and your perceptions of the situation—demonstrates a mature self-awareness. It’s okay to feel what you feel, but recognizing it allows you to choose ...
Post a Comment
Read more