Intentionally Making Disciples

Disciples are never made by accident. If we leave our spiritual growth—and the growth of those around us—to chance, the default drift of the human heart is always toward forgetfulness.

In the opening verses of Psalm 78, Asaph sets a standard that demands deliberate effort:

 “We will not hide them from their children but will declare to the next generation the praises of the LORD and His might and the wonders He has performed.” (Psalm 78:4)

Notice the active verbs:

will not hide,

will declare.

This is the language of absolute intentionality.

Moving Past Passive Christianity

As we continue in our 2026 Regenesis focus, our primary challenge is to move past a passive, consumption-based faith. Going to church, listening to a sermon, and heading home to live an insulated life is not the biblical model. Discipleship requires us to wake up every morning with a strategy to invest in someone else. Our immediate family is the place to start. Dads and mothers, your first concern is your children. They are learning first from you. You teach them, sometimes unintentionally, but always, you are teaching them by your attitude toward them and then toward God. They will believe you.
 
Grandparents have the same task toward their children and grandchildren.
Aunts, uncles, cousins, coaches, teachers, your smile is like stockpiles of gold for children.
 
People who do not want for the good of your children smile at them first,
and then teach them things you do not want them to know.
 
The smile works! Use it while God’s Good character flows from your actions and “Psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs” (Ephesians 5:18–19)  flow through your conversations about life.
 

Intentional disciple-making means looking at your spheres of influence—your home, your workplace, your small group, your friend circles—and asking, “Who am I intentionally pulling along with me on this spiritual journey?”

Your Regenesis Step This Week

Intentionality starts with a single step. Identify one person this week whom you can encourage spiritually. It doesn’t require a classroom setting; it just requires an open heart, an intentional conversation, and a willingness to speak honestly about the goodness of God in your life.

Pastor James
pastor@fbcdaingerfield.org

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