More Than Showing Up
Wednesday May 6, 2026
Scripture: “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations… teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you.” Matthew 28:19–20
Reflection: Friends, no matter where you find yourself today the truth is that the people who shape us most are always the most consistent.The ones who stayed, showed up and lived their faith in front of us.And if you want to understand discipleship just watch a mother or a caring woman. Not because they are perfect but because they understand that real growth happens over time through repetition, correction and through love that doesn’t quit. When Jesus gave His final instructions in Matthew 28, He didn’t tell His followers to build crowds or gather attention. He said, “Make disciples.” That’s different because it’s possible to gather a crowd without changing a life. It’s possible to share information without seeing transformation. And that’s the tension of the human condition. We hear the Word, attend church and know the language. But at some point, we have to ask ourselves if what we’ve heard actually changing the way we live because the truth is that you can sit in church for years and never follow Jesus. I believe that one of the greatest challenges in our faith is the temptation to settle for a label such as calling ourselves Christian. But faith isn’t something we get to claim once, it’s something we practice every day. A disciple learns, follows, imitates and lives it out daily. It’s like having a gym membership but never working out. The membership might say something about your intention but your actions reveal your reality. Faith isn’t a membership it’s a movement. Discipleship Is relational. Remember Jesus didn’t develop disciples from a distance. He walked with people, ate with people and He corrected and encouraged in real time. He did it around tables, in conversations and in everyday life. And that’s why so many women, especially mothers, teachers and caregivers reflect this so naturally. They create spaces where people grow. They invest consistently and they model what it looks like to live something out, not just talk about it. Friends, the calling of women and really, the calling of all believers is bigger than a few moments in the Bible. When Jesus said “Go,” He didn’t separate the assignment or divide the mission. He said, “Make disciples”. And throughout history, women have lived that out powerfully, not always from stages, but through steady, faithful lives.
Consider This:
- Areyou just around Jesus or are you actually following Him?
- Are you just learning or are you actually living it?
- Because Jesus didn’t come to make you informed. He came to transform you.
Prayer: Jesus, Thank You for calling me to more than just showing up. Forgive me for the times I’ve settled for knowing instead of following. Help me live out what I believe not just in words, but in action. Give me the courage to take the next step and the heart to walk alongside others. Make me a disciple who makes disciples. Amen.