What a disciple looks like

Luke 11:2-4 is often called the Lord’s prayer.

More accurately, it’s called the disciple’s prayer.

Jesus has called us to make disciples of all nations. But what does a disciple look like?

I think this prayer shows us.

1. Disciples recognize God as their loving Father. They are not afraid of him. They understand in their heart of hearts that God loves and accepts them, and because of that they joyfully and confidently draw near to him.
2. Disciples honor their Father’s name. By the way they think. By the way they speak. By the way they act.
3. The kingdom of God is their top priority, even above their own needs. And their desire is that all the world would honor God as they do.
4. Disciples are dependent on their Father, both for their physical needs and spiritual protection. Linked with this is an utter trust in their Father.
5. Disciples realize their need for God’s mercy and grace every day. And because of that, they extend that mercy and grace to the people around them.

Is this you? And is this the kind of people we’re raising in our families, our churches, and our small groups?

By God’s grace may we all become true disciples of Christ. And may we make this prayer truly our own.