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Submit to discipleship

Posted by Emmanuel Odeke

SATURDAY OCTOBER  17TH 2026THE VOICE OF GOD DEVOTIONALPastor Denis Amos EmojongSUBMIT TO DISCIPLESHIP Then Jesus said to those Jews who believed Him, “If you abide in My word, you are My disciples indeed (John 8:31).When you receive Jesus Christ, you become a child of God, but you must also grow into spiritual maturity. From our opening verse, Jesus did not only call people to believe in Him; He called them to follow Him and become His disciples. A disciple is a learner; someone who willingly submits to the Word of God and grows through spiritual instruction. After receiving Christ, desire to know God, understand His Word and mature in your faith. Give yourself to sound teaching, prayer and the guidance of mature believers whom God has placed around you.Salvation happens in a moment but spiritual growth is a journey. Therefore, humble yourself and accept to be discipled so that Christ can be formed in you. You must be willing to learn, receive correction and put the Word you are taught into practice. Jesus spent time teaching His disciples, correcting them, answering their questions and preparing them for ministry.  In the same way, become committed to spiritual mentorship in your local church. Do not stop at being saved; become a disciple. Give yourself to learning God’s Word, prayer, fellowship, service and godly instruction. Allow God to shape your character and prepare you for His purpose. The goal of discipleship is not simply to know more about Jesus, but to become like Him and help others follow Him. Stay teachable, stay committed, and keep growing until your life becomes a living expression of Christ.MEDITATION SCRIPTUREMatthew 28:19–20Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Amen.PROPHETIC DECLARATIONI decree and declare that I am a committed disciple of Jesus Christ. I receive grace to follow Jesus faithfully and submit to godly instruction. I will grow in the Word, mature in character, and become strong in faith. I am being transformed into the likeness of Christ, equipped for His purpose and prepared to raise others. Glory to God! 1 Year Bible Study PlanIsaiah 41-42Colossians 4