Reading: Matthew 1:1-17, Acts 1:1-11, Psalm 1, Genesis 1-2

Recall:
Acts 1:6 - So when they had come together, they asked him, “Lord, is this the time when you will restore the kingdom to Israel?”
Acts 1:10-11 - While he was going and they were gazing up toward heaven, suddenly two men in white robes stood by them. They said, “Men of Galilee, why do you stand looking up toward heaven? This Jesus, who has been taken up from you into heaven, will come in the same way as you saw him go into heaven.”
Reflect:
I like the disciples question of Jesus in Acts 1:6. "Is this the time when you will restore the kingdom to Israel?" Is this going to be when we finally get it done? C'mon Jesus. I feel like that sometimes. Is this when it's going to happen? But the things on my list of priorities isn't necessarily on Jesus' list. It seems, based on his words, that Jesus' priority for those original disciples and, I would assume for present day disciples as well, is to proclaim the Gospel and make disciples. God must take care of the rest.
Respond:
God, so often I want to make things happen, get things going, grow the church. And honestly, I don't see myself letting those things go. But thank you for the reminder that the important part is to make disciples and to proclaim the Good News of your grace in my words and in my actions.

This is going to be my year of discipleship. I want to discover and experience what it means to be a disciple of Jesus in the 21st century