Have you ever wondered how to have more of an impact in the world? Have you desired to pour your life into others and make a difference? Have you wanted your life to count but didn’t know where to start? The way Jesus designed His team of disciples is a great model of relational impact. Think of three circles like a target.
The smallest, inner circle consisted of Jesus’ closest disciples – Peter, James and John. They were the three with whom Jesus seemingly spent the most time.
The next were the twelve disciples. They were the closest witnesses of what Jesus said, did and taught. They were the leaders into which Jesus poured His ministry.
The outer circle was a larger following. Scholars say this group was somewhere 70 to 120. Others say even larger but for the sake of our application, let’s say 120. Through them, He taught humanity how to love, respect, set priorities and tell the message that He was the Savior of the world.
Think about that. Through 120 people – which isn’t very many – Jesus changed the world.
Application:
- Ask “Other than my immediate family, who are three people into whom I can pour my life?” Write their names down and pray for opportunities to take them out for coffee.
- Ask “Which group of 12 people can I impact simply through my presence?” It may be a small group at church. It may be a bible study or life study group you teach.
- Ask “How can I get involved in my church or community in such a way that I can have an affect on 120 people or more?” It may be leading a community event or being on a team that helps serve in someway.
You’d be surprise at how God can use your willingness to impact others. Remember:
God doesn’t want your ability so much as He wants your availability.
Peace
Posted by Todd 
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