Discipleship is a journey... P

I am on a platform where we're sharing our stories of discipleship and I found them to be very encouraging. I have edited the stories to keep identities private but maintained the scope of the message. Here's story one, from a mother who's intentional on discipling her children...


The Slow but Sure Journey of Discipleship


I’ll start with a fresh testimony from a colleague. So on Tuesday, I found a certain colleague, let’s call him "Vinny," joyfully humming to a gospel tune. Now, let me tell you, this was not one of his usual “kufinish Kumalo” tunes! Our journey together actually began last year when I started sharing snippets of my faith with him and encouraging him to visit church.


Over time, I invited him to church maaany times, and each time he had a new creative excuse. He told me he doesn't go to church because Sunday mornings are reserved for sleeping in, with his phone switched off for good measure! Meanwhile, his wife and kids faithfully attend church. At one point, I even offered to pick him up and drop him back, but he still politely declined. Our friendship continued to grow, though, and last November, I invited him, his family, and a few other colleagues for a get-together at our home.


Then, on Tuesday, Vinny shared something different – he had actually gone to church the past Sunday, October 20, 2024! The last time he’d been in church was back in 2021, and only then because a special mass had been held at his family home. He confirmed that he attended the 11 a.m. mass, and I was deeply encouraged. I asked if he needed a wake-up call this Sunday, but he jokingly assured me he’s still under the radar. Nevertheless, I’m trusting God for Vinny’s salvation journey.


The biggest lesson here? Discipleship is a journey, and it takes time. I remember a while back, a certain Pastor shared how Paul spent 18 months in Corinth to establish a Christian community. Likewise, ours is to plant the seeds, while the Lord makes them grow.


Let’s stay encouraged and keep at it, not by our own strength, but by the Spirit of the Lord. Baraka tele!




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