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In Reply to: Sign on the dotted line...the new CM contract for life! Pt. 1 posted by MG on May 08, 2002 at 09:31:23:
"The Professionals" excerpt cont'd:
Here's the professional's contract:
I (blank) willingly become a Charter member disciple. As such, I affirm that my choice of career is to be a professional disciple. I will strive, to the best of my ability, to follow the appropriate rules of discipleship conduct. I consent to taking orders from You, the Head Coach. I consent to being a team player, and I embrace my fellow disciples as my brothers and sisters. I acknowledge that there will be sacrifices to make, and I'm willing to make these in order to pursue this profession.
I accept the terms of payment. These are as follows:
* Reasonable supply of basic necessities (housing, clothing, food).
* Love and support of my fellow team members.
* Satisfaction of knowing that I'm helping others.
* Spiritual blessings (peace, joy, purpose in life, etc.).
I accept that I will not receive monetary payment or physical compensation for my every effort in this life. I am content to wait until the next life, where I will receive my payment and rewards in full for the service I have given. I give up the temptation toward the pleasures and treasures of the world around me, in favor of obtaining eternal riches and blessings that will never fade away.
290. In short, I commit to being a professional disciple, on whom You can count to play my part with faith, love, determination, and zeal.
Signed: ______________, Charter member disciple
Witness: Jesus, Head Coach and Owner of the team
That was and is the contract of discipleship. It's a difficult life, the life of a disciple. It's not a highly praised life, nor is it envied. There are sacrifices, tests, and some sorrows. But there are joys. There are thrills of the spirit that are only known to those who heed My call, forsake everything, and come and follow Me. Some give Me part of their lives and time. Some give Me all. Those who give Me all are professional disciples, career disciples. Are you one?
Can you affirm your discipleship contract with Me? Or does the pull of the world and its treasures and pleasures have too great a hold on you? Are you willing to sacrifice the pleasures of the world for a season, in order to reap eternal rewards in the life to come? Choose today what level of Family membership you will commit to. If you seek Charter member discipleship, then count the cost.
Are you willing to be a professional disciple? If so, the stakes are high. The rewards are even higher. You will not see them all in this life, but in the life to come, when you enter My Heavenly realm, you will see that the choice you made was the right one.
C'mon! Who's on the team? I need professionals! (End of message from Jesus.)
