Nov 04 2024 Everybody, Somebody, Anybody and Nobody
Once there was an important job to do and four people were assigned to it. They were named Everybody, Somebody, Anybody and Nobody. Now, Everybody was sure that Somebody would do it. Anybody could have done it, but Nobody did it. Somebody got angry about that, because it was Everybody’s job. Everybody thought Anybody could do it, but Nobody realized that Everybody wouldn’t do it. It ended up that Everybody blamed Somebody when Nobody did what Anybody could have.
If you’re a follower of Jesus, you’ve got a job to do. Jesus gave this job to everybody and anybody can do it. What’s the job? Making disciples—intentionally spending time with somebody to help them grow up in their faith, so that they can do the same for somebody else. Nobody wants to be left on their own to figure out this Christian life. It’s everybody’s job to help somebody.
The Discipleship Dilemma
At the recent Gathering of Men, we spent 3 weeks talking about what a disciple is and does. On the 2nd week, Dennis Allen, a man who has become a dear friend and partner in disciple-making joined me to discuss his book, The Disciple Dilemma.
Dennis is a former fighter pilot turned 6-time CEO. He’s seen it all in the military, in the corporate world, and from traveling all over…and he gets it. He gets that we have plenty of Christians but not enough disciples…not enough Christians who are willing to speak up outside the church walls and help others find Jesus mature in their faith. If you weren’t there for this very special talk, you’re missing out! I highly encourage you to listen to it online!
You’ve Got a Job To Do
During the 3rd week, I invited several men to talk about what disciple-making has done in their lives. They shared stores of finding meaning and purpose, fulfillment and satisfaction in knowing they were doing what God has called all of us to do…and the joy of seeing lives changed (including their own). If you missed the series, be sure to listen online to these incredible stories.
Warmly in Him,
John Tolson